Acid
reflux is an uncomfortable condition to have, and if it is left untreated for a
long period of time it may cause damage to the esophagus. Many people are
surprised to hear about using apple cider vinegar for acid reflux, but the
truth is that cider vinegar can be a very effective way to reduce your
symptoms.
Why
Apple Cider Vinegar?
The reason apple cider vinegar seems like a strange treatment is because
vinegar has a high acid content, so doesn’t that make the problem worse? Cider
vinegar actually helps the symptoms because it mimics the stomach acid, which
assists digestion and reduces the amount of stomach acid that is produced.
There
are also essential nutrients in raw apple cider vinegar, such as iron, calcium,
copper, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
What
Type of Vinegar?
It is important to note that the best type of vinegar for acid reflux is
organic, raw apple cider vinegar. Most of the vinegar at the grocery store is
highly processed and the essential nutrients have been removed. Raw apple cider
vinegar can be purchased at the health food store or online, and you will be
able to tell that it is raw because there will be a little bit of sediment on
the bottom of the vinegar bottle. Make sure to shake or mix it well before
using.
You
can mix in a tablespoon or two of raw cider vinegar in with one or two cups of
water and drink it. Try drinking this mixture before eating and you will see
that your acid reflux symptoms will decrease after the meal.
You
may not notice an immediate relief from your acid reflux on the first day, but
if you follow this treatment plan for a few days you will likely experience
great results. Many people find that it takes a little while before the full
effectiveness sets in.
Watch
for negative side effects, because some people may experience additional
problems from the apple cider vinegar, such as stomach aches or worse acid
reflux. If these symptoms are occurring, you should discontinue drinking the
vinegar mixture.
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