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Are There Proven Health Benefits of ACV Shots?
While many health claims for ACV shots are unproven (or disproven), ACV may have some health benefits, including:
While ACV contains these beneficial components, there are better, more effective ways to get them.For example, eating an apple has more benefits than ACV, includingfiber, antioxidants, and vitamins lost during the process of making ACV. Less acidicfermented food and drinksthat provide beneficial probiotics includekimchi,kombucha,sauerkraut, andkefir.
It should be noted that although these effects have evidence to support them, the benefits are minimal and should not be used as a treatment.
The benefits of ACV shots can also depend on what is in the drink in addition to ACV. For example:
These foods do not need to be consumed in “shot” form to provide these benefits, but that is one way to acquire them. They should also be used in addition to an overall nutritious and varied diet, not replace whole foods.
Debunking Myths About Apple Cider VinegarDespite claims, ACV:Does nottreat heartburnIsunlikely to help with weight lossCannot be used to control blood pressureDoes not treat cancer
Debunking Myths About Apple Cider Vinegar
Despite claims, ACV:Does nottreat heartburnIsunlikely to help with weight lossCannot be used to control blood pressureDoes not treat cancer
Despite claims, ACV:
Risks and Side Effects of ACV Shots
While there are benefits of ACV shots, there are also some risks, including:
Nutrition Facts for 1 Tablespoon of Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon, or 14.9 grams, of cider vinegar contains:
How Are Apple Cider Vinegar Shots Made?
ACV shots can be made at home, or bought ready-made.
How to Take ACV Shots Safely
You should never drink ACV without first diluting it properly. Use no more than 1 tablespoon mixed into 8 ounces of water or another liquid, such as juice.
Even diluted, ACV should be limited to one diluted glass per day.
Other tips for consuming ACV safely include:
Summary
Drinking ACV can have side effects such as tooth enamel erosion and esophagus damage. ACV should always be diluted before consuming, and should be taken in moderation. This means drinking no more than 1 tablespoon of ACV mixed with 8 ounces of liquid per day.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?Houston Methodist.Is apple cider vinegar good for you?University of Chicago Medical Center.Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.Luu LA, Flowers RH, Gao Y, et al.Apple cider vinegar soaks do not alter the skin bacterial microbiome in atopic dermatitis. Dawson TL, ed. PLoS ONE. 2021;16(6):e0252272. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252272Yagnik D, Ward M, Shah AJ.Antibacterial apple cider vinegar eradicates methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and resistant Escherichia coli. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):1854. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78407-xHarvard Health.Apple cider vinegar… for heartburn?Hackensack Meridian Health.Should you drink apple cider vinegar before bed?Harvard Health.Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Does it really work?Mather Hospital.What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar?U.S. Department of Agriculture.Vinegar, cider.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?Houston Methodist.Is apple cider vinegar good for you?University of Chicago Medical Center.Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.Luu LA, Flowers RH, Gao Y, et al.Apple cider vinegar soaks do not alter the skin bacterial microbiome in atopic dermatitis. Dawson TL, ed. PLoS ONE. 2021;16(6):e0252272. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252272Yagnik D, Ward M, Shah AJ.Antibacterial apple cider vinegar eradicates methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and resistant Escherichia coli. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):1854. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78407-xHarvard Health.Apple cider vinegar… for heartburn?Hackensack Meridian Health.Should you drink apple cider vinegar before bed?Harvard Health.Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Does it really work?Mather Hospital.What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar?U.S. Department of Agriculture.Vinegar, cider.
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
Houston Methodist.Is apple cider vinegar good for you?
University of Chicago Medical Center.Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.
Luu LA, Flowers RH, Gao Y, et al.Apple cider vinegar soaks do not alter the skin bacterial microbiome in atopic dermatitis. Dawson TL, ed. PLoS ONE. 2021;16(6):e0252272. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252272
Yagnik D, Ward M, Shah AJ.Antibacterial apple cider vinegar eradicates methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and resistant Escherichia coli. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):1854. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78407-x
Harvard Health.Apple cider vinegar… for heartburn?
Hackensack Meridian Health.Should you drink apple cider vinegar before bed?
Harvard Health.Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Does it really work?
Mather Hospital.What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar?
U.S. Department of Agriculture.Vinegar, cider.
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