Why Do People Drink Vinegar?

Drinking vinegar may not sound that appetizing, however, it does have its benefits. To dilute the taste, people mix it with other drinks, such as ginger ale or water. Drinking vinegar not only has benefits for you, but it can also have benefits for your pets.

Weight Loss

The first use in history for drinking vinegar was to control your appetite. By controlling your appetite, you will not eat as much and it will assist in weight loss.

Blood Sugar

According to a study done by Arizona State University, vinegar has been shown to improve blood sugar levels.

Pets

Having your pet drink vinegar can assist with ridding fleas and giving them a shiny fur coat.

Stomach

Drinking vinegar can be used as a treatment for both constipation and diarrhea. The high pectin concentration in the vinegar coats the lining of the colon.

pH Balance

People with high acidity levels in their bodies can use apple cider vinegar, an alkaline, to help balance their pH. A balanced pH is essential to good health.

References

• Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits
• Vinegar and Diabetes
• Alkalinity Chart

Resources

• Vinegar and Health