People may use apple cider vinegar in the hopes of losing weight, lowering cholesterol, or clearing up acne. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the product, including information on its safety, effectiveness, and more.
For people taking apple cider vinegar, side effects may include an upset stomach and nausea. This eMedTV segment describes other possible side effects of apple cider vinegar, including those that should be reported to your doctor right away.
Many people wonder if apple cider vinegar works. This eMedTV Web page explains that it is not known if apple cider vinegar is effective for treating certain medical conditions because the product has never been studied in clinical trials.
This eMedTV page outlines several safety concerns to consider before using apple cider vinegar. Warnings and precautions to be aware of include the potential for drug interactions and the safety of using the product when pregnant or breastfeeding.
Apple cider vinegar uses may include treating acne, obesity, and high blood pressure. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, apple cider vinegar has never been studied to determine its safety and effectiveness for these health conditions.
This eMedTV page explains that the recommended apple cider vinegar dosage will vary, depending on several factors (such as which product is used). This page outlines some apple cider vinegar dosing guidelines and offers tips on taking the product.
Apple cider vinegar drug interactions may occur with certain diuretics, insulin, and digoxin. This eMedTV resource describes these interactions in more detail and explains how they may increase blood potassium levels, among other things.
An apple cider vinegar overdose may increase the acid levels in the blood, which could be quite dangerous. This eMedTV segment explains what to do if you think you have taken too much apple cider vinegar and covers possible treatment options.
Women who are pregnant should probably avoid apple cider vinegar supplements. As this eMedTV page explains, clinical studies have not been done on apple cider vinegar and pregnancy, so it is not known if the supplement is safe for pregnant women.
This eMedTV page explains that it is not known if apple cider vinegar passes through breast milk or if it causes any harm to nursing infants. This page also discusses what you should know if you are taking apple cider vinegar and breastfeeding.
