Fibre
Apple cider vinegar
Also called: ACV, apple cider vinegar gummies
Fermented apple juice, drunk diluted or in gummies.
- Why people take it
- Weight loss, blood sugar.
- What the evidence says
- Small effects on blood sugar after meals; no real weight loss.
- How it is usually taken
- If used, 1 to 2 tablespoons diluted in a large glass of water with meals; drink with a straw to protect teeth.
- Be careful
- Damages tooth enamel and the throat if undiluted; can lower potassium.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Can lower potassium with diuretics, digoxin and insulin; may lower sugar.
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Common questions
What is Apple cider vinegar?
Fermented apple juice, drunk diluted or in gummies.
Why do people take Apple cider vinegar?
Weight loss, blood sugar.
Does Apple cider vinegar work?
Small effects on blood sugar after meals; no real weight loss.
How much Apple cider vinegar do people take?
If used, 1 to 2 tablespoons diluted in a large glass of water with meals; drink with a straw to protect teeth.
Is Apple cider vinegar safe?
Damages tooth enamel and the throat if undiluted; can lower potassium.
Does Apple cider vinegar interact with medicines?
Can lower potassium with diuretics, digoxin and insulin; may lower sugar.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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