Likewise if you have a weakened immune system.
Whether drunk in water or consumed as a “cure”, this natural remedy is very trendy. Equipped with a host of micro-organisms good for health, it would be beneficial for digestion, absorption of nutrients, blood sugar and satiety, which could contribute to weight control and even loss. Even if it is natural and healthy, this product is not harmless and should not be consumed by everyone.
It is not a universal remedy. “I don’t know of any product that is good for everyone. This product is no exception and it would be wrong to think that it has the same effects on all individuals because we all have a different organism and microbiota.“, tells us Marina Cretenet, microbiologist specializing in fermented products and lecturer in the Food, Bioprocesses, Toxicology, Environments Research Unit at the University of Caen Normandy. If you have esophagus problems or if you take medications for digestion, it is best to avoid it.Likewise, people with immunity issues may not tolerate fermented products like this product. You have to be reasonable and first get to know yourself before taking any natural remedy.” recalls the biologist.
So, what is this must-have drink of the moment? It’s neither ginger juice nor matcha, but apple cider vinegar. “In moderate quantities, this product is an anti-fatigue agent for people who are in good health. But it can have the opposite effect if you are very tired or have a weakened immune system. I am thinking in particular of people who suffer from chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, certain lupus or bowel diseases, situations for which it is better to avoid drinking it, insists Dr Marie-Antoinette Séjean, nutritionist. If, on these already fragile grounds, you put large quantities of cider vinegar (it’s the same for lemon juice, by the way), it will cause too much acidity and too much “work” for the body to be digested, we may not be able to bear it.“
We must therefore avoid it when we are too tired and the body is flat. Apart from these cases and any contraindications, it can be taken at a rate of 3 to 4 teaspoons per day, always diluted in water (never pure or in a “shot”). Do not hesitate to seek the advice of a doctor who will be able to tell you whether apple cider vinegar is good for you or not.