9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
not exactly a cure-all, but might have some benefits
Date of Review: Nov 2, 2008
The Bottom Line: I can't say that it did or didn't work, so I would recommend talking to a doctor and doing some research depending on why you want to use this product
Apple cider vinegar ("ACV") is essentially fermented crushed apples. The vinegar taste is due to the 4-5% concentration of aectic acid. Distilled vinegar removes the enzymes and "live" culture benefits of the raw vinegar, which is one reason that this product is different from the vinegar you find on the shelf in every grocery store and mass merchandiser.
ACV has been a popular folk remedy for years - it is the base for its own diet (it is said to lower blood glucose levels) -- (2 tbsp in 8-16 oz of water, 2 or 3 times daily, sometimes mixed with a little honey to cut the bitterness - and don't forget that honey itself has its own list of folk remedy benefits)!
ACV is also said to cure joint aches (including those related to arthritis) and fatigue (general as well as muscle fatigue), prevent urinary tract infections, to treat infections and wounds, and plenty of other claims.
Note that these are claims - if you want to use this apple cider vinegar, talk to your doctor and/or do your research before you start taking it - there can be side effects, and they can be different for everyone
I started taking the Bragg's ACV for the weight control/weight loss purposes. The taste can be very, very sour, even when mixed with a good bit of water. I found myself chugging the solution, even though most sources I found said that it's better to sip. It just does not taste very good (although I don't mind the vinegar taste so much, it can just be too overwhelming multiple times a day.)
My parents both started the regimen at the same time as I did. We all kept with it sporadically for a few months, but we really didn't do it too strictly. None of us lost any weight, but we didn't gain any either (although my parents each had 20-30 pounds to lose, and I'd like to lose 15 - so we should have lost at least a little bit of weight).
Do I know that it works or doesn't work? No, I honestly don't. It didn't seem to hurt us, but it didn't seem to help either. Then again, it wasn't really a scientific study, so it's tough to say for sure. I would consider taking it in the future.
