If you know someone who was into wellness before it was “cool,” there’s a very good chance they have a bottle of apple cider vinegar hanging around in their pantry. The ingredient has long been used for everything from treating bug bites to sunburn relief. Many people also profess that downing a shot of it every day (mixed in a cup of water) helps keep cholesterol levels under control, prevents diabetes, and aids with digestion. That’s a pretty impressive resume—despite tasting… well, terrible.
Any habit you plan on integrating into your life on a regular basis in the name of wellness should be vetted by a doctor first—especially when it isn’t the most enjoyable experience. In terms of using apple cider vinegar for digestion, gastroenterologist and Touro College of Medicine faculty member Niket Sonpal, MD, has some thoughts.
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