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How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Lower High Blood Pressure

Apple cider vinegar is making a buzz for those who are health conscious. It claims to be a powerhouse food that provides a natural remedy to many health conditions. ACV is most popular as a weight loss tool, but it also claims to be helpful in reducing the blood pressure level.

Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common conditions throughout the world. It’s because there are many factors that trigger the condition such as lifestyle and eating habit. If you suspect that you’re at risk to hypertension, you need to act immediately to control it.

Keep in mind that hypertension can lead to other serious illnesses such as cardiovascular problems including strokes and heart attacks.

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How does apple cider vinegar work to lower blood pressure?

Hypertension happens when the pressure of the blood pushing against the wall of the blood vessels is high. It strains or put additional pressure on your arteries that may lead to coronary problems and heart disease.

High blood pressure is a serious health condition that needs proper treatment by a physician. The good thing is that this condition can be controlled and prevented by eating and living right. In fact, you can consume apple cider vinegar to regulate the blood pressure.

Health experts recommend to eat a healthy diet, stop smoking, get regular exercise, watch your weight and stress levels to avoid hypertension.

Apple cider vinegar contains vitamin C and vitamins B1, B2 and B6 as well as some traces of minerals like iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. The high content of acetic acid is the most beneficial for reducing the high blood pressure.

It also has alkaline effect that balances the pH level of the body. It breaks down the fat deposits that eventually lead to lowering the pressure on the arterial walls and aids better circulation.

A study showed that the acetic content of vinegar helps to reduce the blood pressure level. This is made possible by lowering the renin activity, thus control blood pressure [1].

Another study revealed that the acetic acid effectively reduces the cholesterol level [2]. Consuming apple cider vinegar clears up the narrowed and hardened arteries caused by the cholesterol plaque buildup.  It is important to remove the cholesterol buildup as it makes the heart to pump the blood harder that may result in high blood pressure.

In the same manner, the acetic content also reduces the cholesterol and triglycerides levels. If the triglyceride level is higher, there’s great possibility of developing atherosclerosis.

Right dosage of apple cider vinegar

The right amount of apple cider vinegar that you can take is 2 teaspoon mixed in water. But, many people testify that consuming ACV as a drink tonic in a more concentrated form is more effective. But, before introducing apple cider vinegar in your diet, you should consult first your doctor especially if you’re taking other drugs and medications.

If the taste of apple cider vinegar isn’t appealing to you, other ways to consider is by using it as a salad dressing. This won’t only be helpful for preventing hypertension, but also for weight loss.

Usually, herbal medicine advised to take before the meal but ACV has to take after the meal. Because ACV is high acidity. Also if you have digestive problem you should consult with your doctor.

Which is the right type of apple cider vinegar to use?

If you will use apple cider vinegar to prevent high blood pressure, make sure to use the right kind. This means that you should use pure, unprocessed, unfiltered, and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. Choose the raw vinegar with no chemicals and flavors added to it.

Consume apple cider vinegar that is certified organic. You can also choose ACV that has the so-called “mother” in it. This means that there should be some cloudy sediment at the bottom of the bottle. The cloudy sediment if full of enzymes and beneficial bacteria.


Final thoughts

Apple cider vinegar is known to provide many health benefits not only for weight loss but also for preventing high blood pressure.

However, it shouldn’t be taken without diluting with water. It can burn your throat or damage the tooth enamel. Make sure to consume only the recommended dosage, otherwise long-term use can lead to weak bones and low potassium.

Consuming ACV alone doesn’t guarantee to reduce the blood pressure. Health experts recommend practicing a healthier lifestyle such as getting regular exercise, stop smoking, reduce alcohol intake, and proper management of stress.

Mounota

Dietitian with around 3 years of experience in assessing the nutritional needs of patients, counselling individuals, communicating the appropriate nutritional information to other members of the health care team and implementing nutritional care plans by following all the standards.

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