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Is it better to take Apple Cider Vinegar just before a meal, or a little after a meal?

I’m seeing conflicting information on what is better.

I see that drinking it on an empty stomach/before a meal can increase feelings of fullness when you eat a meal.

But I’m also seeing that taking it after a meal slows digestion. Is slowing digestion beneficial or harmful? It also says that ACV can reduce blood sugar spikes—is this affected by whether it’s taken before you eat or after?

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I recently started drinking 2 tbsp in 8 oz of water before I eat. I was having a lot of uncomfortable bloating after every meal, literally no matter what I ate, so I decided to try this. I’m so happy. Even foods that have always made me bloat at times that bloating wasn’t an everyday occurrence, aren’t having that effect on me now.

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cart before the horse. doesnt matter when you take it. just take it regularly and see if you notice a difference. most likely, you wont, because it’s not science based but if it makes you feel better thats fine too

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Neither. There’s no scientific evidence to support taking apple cider vinegar as a supplement. It’s really bad for your teeth, may irritate the esophagus, cause indigestion and nausea, interact poorly with medications, can be harmful to the kidneys in patients with kidney disease.

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Studies on this are small but are leaning towards vinegar having a positive impact on lowering blood sugar spikes. Check out this article - it’s cited within itself :)

Article from Levels Health

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