Drinking vinegar

Is Apple Cider Vinegar the Only Drinking Vinegar? While lately much of the furore surrounding drinking vinegar and the health benefits from this natural remedy has been about apple cider vinegar specifically, the truth is that apple cider vinegar is far from being the only kind of vinegar. Vinegar in itself is basically the oxidization of ethanol in any alcoholic beverage, including wine, beer, fermented fruit juices, and cider. Thus it should come as no surprise that there is a wide range of different types of vinegar to be had, all made from different components. Among these are malt vinegar, wine vinegar, coconut vinegar, cane vinegar, date vinegar, and even beer vinegar. In France and Italy there is even a rare type of honey vinegar that is manufactured. And while as mentioned before most of the reported health remedies by drinking vinegar do refer to the apple cider vinegar, most of these other vinegars share much the same type of content as apple cider vinegar, and largely can be used in the same ways. In fact, the Chinese Black Vinegar is produced as a health drink, and this vinegar has no fixed recipe, varying from rice, wheat, millet, or even sorghurn as its base ingredient.

The Established Benefit of Drinking Vinegar: With so many different accounts of drinking vinegar leading to miracle cures for so many wildly varying types of conditions, it is hard to discern which are actually true. Perhaps all are, or perhaps none are. For example, drinking vinegar to cure arthritis or using it as a soak for the same purpose, is regarded by many as a harmless form of alternative medicine. However why exactly it helps, and if it definitely does, is still subject to much debate. That being said, the many studies carried out on vinegar have shown that it does help in some other ways, the primary among this being blood glucose control. Studies on vinegar have shown that when small amounts are added to food, it can help reduce the glycemic index in diabetic and non-diabetic recipients. Also, lending credence perhaps to the rumours that vinegar helps weight loss, some studies have shown that vinegar added to food does produce a strong sense of satiation, that in turn means that it makes people eat less. It should be said that only small amounts need be added, and drinking vinegar in large quantities is not advisable.

Should Vinegar Be Used To Substitute A Prescribed Drug? This is the very reason why many doctors worry at the various stories of drinking vinegar curing medical conditions. Many may get taken up with the idea that drinking vinegar is a substitute for a prescribed drug, and use it instead of the drugs they should be taking. This is a myth and should not be encouraged. While yes, vinegar does have some exciting, and unexplained, health benefits, it is not a substitute for prescription medication.

The Health Problems From Drinking Vinegar: The problem with drinking vinegar stems not from vinegar itself, but rather from a misunderstanding of its usage. For instance, there are various natural remedies called 'flushes' that encourage drinking vinegar in order to purge the intestines. These 'flushes' are good and can help with various problems related with the intestines, however many people confuse this with weight loss, which is a side effect of a vinegar flush. Flushes are not intended to be used on a regular basis, and using one for weight loss consistently can lead to various other health problems. Thus if any natural remedy concerning drinking vinegar is to be taken, the advice of a doctor or medical expert should be sought out beforehand in order to prevent any misunderstanding that could lead to other problems.