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Beneficial Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

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Smoother Digestion

One of the most popular uses for ACV is as a digestive. In other words, apple cider vinegar is extremely beneficial to the gut’s microbiome, which is comprised of billions of benign bacteria. Apple cider vinegar is chock-full of prebiotics and antioxidants. When you add apple cider vinegar to your smoothies, marinades, salad dressing, or even just take it by the tablespoon, you are giving the microorganisms in your gut a healthy shot of vitamins and nutrients.

If you have problems with digesting certain foods or suffer from gastrointestinal upsets often, you can try combining two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water (and some honey if a straight shot is too pungent) as a morning tincture. The ACV mix with detoxify your system, flush out toxins, and assist with smoother digestion.