5 Potential Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar, also known as wine vinegar is made from unfermented grape pressings. It has a unique, sweet, and rich flavour and also offers some potential health benefits, some of them are listed below, in this article.

New to the Indian palette, its usage is gaining increased usage in the Indian Kitchens, as a salad dressing, seasoning and as a flavour enhancer.

Balsamic vinegar is left in barrels for months or even years, to age. This leads to thick and darker coloured vinegar. This vinegar is used as a low-fat additive.

# Improves skin health

The antioxidants, antimicrobial compounds, and acetic acid content of balsamic vinegar help in improving skin health. It makes the skin look clearer and brightens the complexion.

# Promotes healthy digestion

1. The acetic acid content of balsamic vinegar contains strains of probiotics which help in smooth digestion.

2. These probiotics also promote excellent gut health.

3. The polyphenols present in balsamic vinegar activates the function of an enzyme, pepsin which breaks down protein into smaller amino acids that can be absorbed easily by the body. Thus, balsamic vinegar promotes a healthy and smooth digestion process.

4. Pepsin also enhances the metabolism of the body.

# Fights Cancer

1.The grapes from which balsamic vinegar is formed is known to contain Quercetin, a bioflavonoid found in the grapes from which this vinegar is prepared possesses antioxidant properties which along with vitamin C, helps in strengthening the immune system to fight cancer.

2. The polyphenol content of the vinegar is anticancer agents that fight against cancer.

# Lowers cholesterol

1. The antioxidant ingredient of balsamic vinegar blocks the toxic cells present in the body which increases cholesterol levels thus stabilises blood cholesterol levels.

2. The polyphenols present in the vinegar hinder the oxidation of LDL cholesterol which minimises the risk of damage to cells from the harmful cholesterol.

# Boosts immunity

The antioxidant ingredient present in the grapes that are used to prepare it, fight against the cell damage enhances the immune system of the body and increases the flexibility of blood platelets.