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5 Benefits Of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Sat, 16 Nov 2019 4:20:26
Apple cider vinegar is used in a whole gamut of home remedies that offer something for everyone. Along with curing acne and easing arthritis pain, this stinky, tangy, sour-tasting liquid can also treat several health issues that are unique to women.
To reap its many powerful benefits, always look for a raw, unfiltered (preferably organic) apple cider vinegar that contains the “mother”. Because of its unpasteurized state, good bacteria and enzymes are still present and boost its healthy properties.
This type of vinegar is made in a two-step process. First, crushed apples are exposed to yeast, which ferment the sugars and turn them into alcohol. In the next step, bacteria are added to the alcohol solution, which helps ferment the alcohol and turn it into acetic acid.
* Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a joint disorder in which one or more joints become inflamed. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) than men, especially after age 50.
* Assists Weight Loss
Obesity is a big problem among women.According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 percent of women in urban Latin America and Caribbean are overweight (BMI = 25) or obese (BMI = 30), while in Africa and Asia-Pacific the likelihood of being overweight or obesity rises with wealth levels in urban areas.
* Treats Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most commonly occurring hormonal disorder in young girls and women of reproductive age, especially those between the ages of 18 and 44.According to the CDC, PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting 6 to 12 percent (as many as 5 million) of U.S. women of reproductive age.
* Reduces Bad Cholesterol
Anyone can have high cholesterol, however women after menopause are at a higher risk. It is due to their increasing age as well as the hormonal changes associated with menopause. Menopause also increases the risk for heart disease among women.A 2009 study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology states that the LDL (low-density lipoproteins or ‘bad’ cholesterol) level increases rapidly after menopause.
* Controls Blood Sugar Levels
Women who have a history of gestational diabetes are at an increased risk for Type 2 diabetes.A 2017 study published in PLOS ONE reports that women diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy had a 10-fold higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future.Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels, either because of insulin resistance or an inability to produce insulin. Apple cider vinegar can help keep your blood sugar level under control. Its antiglycemic effects help improve insulin sensitivity.