Undoubtedly apple cider vinegar is useful for a number of problems, but it can also be harmful.
There is rarely talk of the potential harm of vinegar lurking in its regular and unwise use.
Side effects of using apple cider vinegar:
- Consumption of apple cider vinegar damages the tooth enamel;
- Consumption of undiluted vinegar can injure the esophagus. In folk medicine you can find a recipe for weight loss, in which you need to drink vinegar, which is dissolved in a little water. This poses a risk to the esophagus and tooth enamel;
- The previous negative effects of vinegar are due to its high acidity. High acidity can also damage the tissues in the oral cavity;
- Vinegar that isn't diluted can also be harmful to the skin. If you are going to make a compress with vinegar for the skin, first dilute it with a little water;
- Apple cider vinegar when consumed frequently causes stomach disorders and stomach acids;
- Apple cider vinegar also reduces the bone density and the potassium in the blood. In 1998, it was discovered that frequent use of apple cider vinegar leads to a decrease in blood potassium and a decrease in bone density. This is dangerous for people suffering from osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease;
- Apple cider vinegar may be harmful when combined with some drugs. These are drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, diuretics and laxatives;
- Apple cider vinegar has both benefits and harms for humans.
See how to make homemade apple cider vinegar.
