Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar may aid digestion and blood sugar, but individual response varies.

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For digestion and blood sugar regulation.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“you could take like some apple cider caps or something like that to to get a acid load in the stomach which seems to mitigate the glycemic load”

a former research biochemist · source video · 00:00:00

In their own words

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a nutritional sciences PhD conditional
“Apple cider vinegar might be very helpful on your digestive system and can help stabilize blood sugar, but should be taken on a case-by-case basis depending on blood sugar stability.”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:00:20

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator conditional
“Bitters and apple cider vinegar might help stimulate stomach acid before resorting to PPIs”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:00:00

a former research biochemist recommend
“Apple cider vinegar improves flavor and helps extract more minerals from the bones.”

a former research biochemist · source video · 00:04:00

a board-certified internal medicine doctor against
“Taking apple cider vinegar before meals decreases blood sugar and helps with throat discomfort, but straight vinegar harms teeth enamel.”

a board-certified internal medicine doctor · Instagram reel

a certified naturopath recommend
“These strategies help manage insulin levels which is important for PCOS.”

a certified naturopath · Instagram reel · 00:00:00

a certified naturopath recommend
“Soaking produce in apple cider vinegar solution biodegrades some surface pesticides”

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Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

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