ANDl apple cider vinegar It is a type of vinegar that is made from the fermentation of sugars from apples or cider.
There have been many benefits that have been discovered from this, such as the elimination of toxins, fatty liver problems, regulating blood sugar and cholesterol reduction.
This is usually consumed mainly before meals, as suggested by some doctors and nutritionists, thus helping to reduce calorie consumption for the day.
Likewise, apple cider vinegar is an excellent source of prebiotics that contribute to good intestinal health.
Apple cider vinegar is used as a salad dressing and for other preparations such as bone broth.
However, we must remember that like all foods and products, it has some contraindications, either due to excessive consumption or because Some people with certain pathologies cannot consume it.
Who can’t consume apple cider vinegar?
If you take insulin, it is recommended that you avoid apple cider vinegar.
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According to the ‘Medline Plus’ portal, vinegar in large quantities and for a long period of time is not safe, as it can cause potassium levels in the body to drop.
If you are already a person whose potassium levels are low, it is best to avoid consumption of this dressing.
Likewise, the vinegar compound can interfere with the effects of some medications, such as those who have been prescribed lanaxin, the side effects of the medication could be increased.
Likewise, those who have diabetes if they consume this vinegar daily, it could lower blood sugar levels too much, so if you are ingesting it you should control your glucose levels and be aware of your health since you could suffer from hypoglycemia.
According to the portal in question, mixing apple cider vinegar with laxative medications can greatly reduce potassium in the body, just as it can when mixed with licorice.
Other people who cannot consume apple cider vinegar are those who have gastric ulcers, since its intake can worsen your digestive health, as well as those who suffer from esophagitis, which according to the Mayo Clinic is a disease in which swallowing any food or drink is painful because the esophagus is inflamed.
According to Dr. William Arias, an expert in obesity, diabetes and metabolism, if you do not have any of these conditions, but when consuming vinegar in any form you feel some type of discomfort, avoid its consumption and learn to know your body and know What foods are good for you or, on the contrary, cause discomfort.
Always remember to consult your doctor if you have any discomfort or before including a new food in your diet.
LUZ ANGELA DOMÍNGUEZ CORAL
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