12 Side-effects of ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar).

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I had already shared health and beauty benefits of ACV in my previous articles. No doubt, ACV is very useful to us in many ways. But, as we know, a coin has two sides. Similarily,  ACV has positive impacts on one hand and on other hand it has side effects too.

In today's article, I am going to share about harmful side effects of ACV.

Before using ACV , you must know about it !

Side-effects of ACV :

1). Bad to enamel -

It is believed that ACV whitens the teeth. It has anti-bacterial (anti-microbial) properties and it is good for oral hygene. It removes bad smell from mouth too. But do you know it is harmful for enamel also ???
Yeah, being too much acidic, it takes out enamel along with plaque. In this way, it damages enamel of teeth. It increases sensitivity too.
●To avoid this, while consuming ACV, use straws.
●You can use diluted ACV. Mix it with water in required amount and rinse your mouth as mouthwash.

2). Sore Throat -

It is believed that ACV helps to treat sore throat. But beware about it, it can cause sore throat too.
Results from many studies have proved that the oral overuse of apple cider vinegar can eventually lead to throat irritation This is caused mainly due to the presence of acetic acid in apple cider vinegar.

●To avoid it, use ACV diluted with water if you want to use it for longer period of time.It helps prevent the plausible damage to our esophageal wall.

3). Gastrointestinal Problems -

ACV aids in digestion and treats heart burn & acid reflux but on the other hand it can disturb digestive system too. ACV can cause serious diarrhea  indigestion, and heartburn. It can also cause acid reflux. If you are using ACV for detoxification, these side effects are very common. Also, there are people who claim that ACV can be good for treating constipation. But no research has proved it yet so use ACV carefully.

●Experts say that consumption of unfiltered ACV with a pH level of 5-7 prevents these side effects to a large extent. If the side effects still exists, discontinue the use or lower your dosage.

4). Counteract with drugs -

If you are suffering from a certain health conditions and you are using drugs then ACV causes drug reactions

Since it is acidic in nature, ACV can easily react with some drugs like laxatives, diuretics, and insulin. ACV is good in prevention from diabetes but it doesn't mean it can go well with insulin.Since ACV has a direct effect on the insulin levels and blood sugar, it may prove to be extremely dangerous when taken with blood pressure and diabetes medications.

●Consult your doctor before consuming ACV.

5). Lowers down the potassium levels-

According to a Natural Standard review, the high acetic acid content of ACV causes low potassium levels in your blood. This condition is called hypokalemia. This situation may cause many associated symptoms and ailments including weakness, nausea, lightheadedness, cramps, frequent urination, low blood pressure, changes in heart rhythm, and paralysis.

●Consult your doctor before you start taking apple cider vinegar orally.

6). Can cause acne & itchy skin -

ACV can help in getting rid of acne and pimples. It detoxify your body and face/skin too flushing out toxins from our body. The other aspect of ACV here is that it can lead to acne production since our body tends to expel toxins via our skin. This can also lead to itchy skin. Also, using appel cider vinegar toner can also have certain side effects. Firstly, the toner stinks. And your skin is more likely to burn if it’s sensitive. It also makes your skin dry.

●To prevent this, you can use diluted ACV. Consult a dermatologist or a doctor if you have a very sensitive skin.

7). Decreases mineral levels -

Detoxification is an essential process to be needed by our body and ACV is excellent in doing that but during detoxification, good substances along with bad ones are also flushed out from our body. It leads to the expulsion of  some essential nutrients like minerals that are very important for our health.
●Take a balanced diet to avoid this. ●Use multivitamins and supplements. ●Consuming bananas & other fruits and veggies daily can also help.

8). Low Blood Sugar Levels -

We have read that ACV maintains the blood sugar level but wait before using it. Read below for complete info. ACV can lower the blood sugar levels in the body if used in excessive amount. This occurs due to its antiglycemic effect on blood. In some cases, it may cause diabetic hypoglycemia, cutting off glucose supply to the brain, and resulting in unconsciousness and even coma. However, this activity of apple cider vinegar comes as a blessing to people suffering from type II diabetes and insulin resistance. But before using it, always consult to your doctor.

●Consulting to your doctor will be best.

9). Can cause damage to the tissues -

ACV is available in liquid firm and in tablet form as well. But, you can't neglect it's side effects here too. No matter in which form, you are using ACV whether liquid or tablet form, it can still damage and corrode the esophagus, tooth enamel and stomach linning as it has loads of  citric acidic content in it. It can be beneficial in preventing esophageal cancer but it can damage esophagus too.
●Consult your doctor.
●Use diluted ACV (with water).
●Avoid overdose or excessive use.

10). Can cause decrement in bone density -

ACV, if used in excess, can also reduces the bone mineral density, making our bones weak and brittle.
It is believed to help in osteoporosis but due to this property people suffering from osteoporosis should never go overboard with it.
●Consult a doctor before consuming ACV.

11). Allergy & burning sensation -

ACV is considered to be a good treatment for allergy. When applied topically, ACV can't be too much harmful but ACV is too acidic. Hence, if it is directly applied on the skin, it  can even cause allergic reactions like irritation, rashes, and a burning sensation.
●If you have sensitive skin, don't use it alone on the skin.
●Avoid using ACV in case of extremely sensitive skin.
●You can mix it with water, honey, juice or a small pinch of baking soda
●It is believed that using ACV combined with baking soda doesn’t have any serious side effects.

12). Headaches And Nausea -

ACV can trigger headaches and nausea. The overuse of apple cider vinegar can eventually lead to painful headaches accompanied by a feeling of nausea. This occurs due to its detoxification property that makes our brain release harmful toxins.
●Do not take ACV in the morning with empty stomach or as a first thing to consume in the morning.
●Dilute it with water.

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Author - Swatti Sharrma ß

Disclaimer - This blog is not intended to any advice or prescription.Always keep an eye on allergies you have.Keep check on your health conditions and allergies.Always do a patch test or allergy test before using any product or tip.Consult doctor and dermatologist if needed.Results may vary person to person and it depends on your skin type and health condition.Use any tip or products on your own wisdom with precaution. Always consume any product or ingredient after consulting your Doctor.

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