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As we've discussed in the past making the body alkaline helps to eliminate many problems. ACID in the body, or rather acid created by the body makes a perfect environment for cancer cells, fast tracks aging, forces the body to retain fat (especially in the midsection to protect the organs), leaches calcium from our bones, delays the body's ability to heal, etc. It's no wonder so many people make "cure" claims from apple cider vinegar because the body recognizes it as a very natural way to make the body alkaline and thus bring the body back to health and balance.
The fermentation is VERY important when it comes to colon and bacteria health. This is why we have talked about Kimchi with the Koreans and other fermented foods. It is said that 80% of our health starts with our colon and fermentation helps to support good bacteria in the colon! SO apple cider vinegar has two major health benefits!
BUT it kills me to see people drink apple cider vinegar. I used to drink BRAGG's brand myself, but the problem is the vinegar erodes your teeth!!! Many may argue that you can always rinse right after or that use a mouth wash to stop the erosion, but personally my teeth can't handle it. Dr. Mercola suggests diluting it because it can also damage tissue in the esophagus if you're not careful.
Thank goodness there are apple cider vinegar tablets out there. I usually take them with a meal.
I have read on webmd that it's hard to find tablets that actually have apple cider vinegar in them. The supplement world is not regulated and what's advertised on the supplement bottle is not necessarily what's in the supplement as discovered by Consumerlab.com, Doctor Oz and many others.
So the moral of the story is do your homework. Find a reliable supplement brand. Speak to your doctor if you are on any medications before even trying apple cider vinegar to make sure there are no drug interactions and EVERYTHING IN MODERATION!
