4 benefits of apple cider vinegar you need to know
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. There are many benefits of apple cider vinegar that you can get. This is due to the presence of antimicrobials and antioxidants in apple cider vinegar. Some of the things below are some of the benefits that you can get from using apple cider vinegar regularly.
Treating Diabetes
Quoting from Healthline (healthline.com), apple cider vinegar can be used to treat diabetes. Apple cider vinegar can increase insulin sensitivity and help the body lower blood sugar after meals.
A study shows that insulin sensitivity increases by 19% -34% when consuming high-carb foods. Meanwhile, research on five people who ate 50 g of white bread (white bread) showed that blood sugar was reduced by 31.4%.
Kills Bacteria
One of the ingredients in apple cider vinegar is acetic acid. This content serves to kill and inhibit the growth of various kinds of bacteria.
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You can use apple cider vinegar for disinfecting or cleaning, treating nail fungus and ear infections, and inhibiting the E. coli bacteria that breed in food.
Lose weight
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, then you can consume apple cider vinegar. Several studies have shown that consuming apple cider vinegar makes your stomach feel full. As a result, you do not consume excessive calories.
A study involving 175 obese people showed that they reduced belly fat after consuming apple cider vinegar. Consuming 12 mL of apple cider vinegar can reduce body weight by 1.2 kg. Meanwhile, 1.7 kg of body weight decreased after consuming 30 mL of apple cider vinegar.
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Promotes Skin Health
You can use other benefits of apple cider vinegar to treat eczema and dry skin. Using this natural ingredient is able to balance the pH of the skin and strengthen your skin’s defenses. Healthline says that the antibacterial content works to treat eczema.
You can mix apple cider vinegar with a toner or face wash so that the bacteria that cause your skin problems can be removed. Do not use apple cider vinegar directly on your skin as it will have a burning effect. Also consult your doctor if your skin problem is severe.
Editor: Belladina Biananda
