Apple Cider Vinegar: When to Take It & How to Track It

What is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is vinegar made from fermented apple juice, and it is sold as a liquid, capsules and gummies. It is promoted for blood sugar, weight and digestion. A 2021 meta-analysis of small randomised trials found modest drops in fasting blood sugar, with mixed results and wide variation between studies. Concentrated vinegar is acidic, and case reports describe throat injury from ACV tablets and low potassium after long-term use of large amounts. ACV is not a substitute for any prescribed treatment. If you take it regularly, tracking helps you and your doctor see how much and how often.

When to take Apple Cider Vinegar: general timing information

• A 2021 meta-analysis of small randomised trials found modest drops in fasting blood sugar and HbA1c, with mixed results across studies. [1]

• ACV tablets have been linked to throat injury, and tested products varied widely in acidity and content compared with their labels. [2]

• A case report linked years of drinking large amounts of cider vinegar to low potassium and bone loss. Ask your doctor if you take diuretics or other medicines that affect potassium. [3]

• If you take insulin or other diabetes medicines, ask your doctor before using ACV regularly, since any effect on blood sugar adds to your treatment. [1]

How to set a Apple Cider Vinegar reminder in Pillzy

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   Tap + in Pillzy and add your ACV product (liquid, capsule or gummy) with the serving on the label.

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   Set Meal Timing to match how you take it, such as Before meal.

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   Add a note to dilute liquid vinegar if that is how you take it.

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   If you take diabetes or potassium-affecting medicines, add a note to discuss it with your doctor.

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   Mark each serving taken and review your history with your doctor.