Being incredibly popular in natural health care, apple cider vinegar (ACV) provides innumerable health benefits. But when on certain medications, having apple cider vinegar can turn out to be extremely dangerous. Here we have listed a few medications with which you should avoid combining ACV.
1. When on diabetes drugs and Insulin
Indeed, apple cider vinegar is known to prevent diabetes, but when you are already on diabetes drugs or on insulin, avoid having apple cider vinegar. These medications decrease your blood sugar level and when combined with ACV, your blood sugar might get too low. This can cause hypoglycemia and you may feel dizziness, confusion, and weakness. If hypoglycemia is not treated timely, it may lead to unconsciousness and even seizures.
The same is the case with Insulin. Insulin uses glucose for energy and reduces blood sugar level. When combined with ACV, it further lowers blood sugar levels and hence, is harmful for our health.
Combination of ACV and diabetes drugs can also decrease the content of potassium in blood. This increases the risk of hypokalemia and you may get constipation, skipped heartbeats, fatigue, muscle damage, tingling, palpitations and numbness.
2. When on hypertension drugs
Hypertension medications often include diuretics that help in flushing extra sodium out of the body. These medications are also known as water or fluid pills. As sodium goes down, it also lowers potassium level. Again, combination of ACV and diuretic drugs further decreases the content of potassium in blood, causing several health issues.
3. When on drugs for heart health
Diuretics drugs are known to treat heart failure. They help in reducing blood pressure and therefore, lightens the load on heart health. These drugs lower the blood potassium and if combined with ACV worsens the risk.
It should be noted that potassium is needed for normal heart functioning. It controls the heartbeat and rhythm and is important if you suffer from congestive heart failure.
VERDICT
Increase your intake of potassium supplements or include potassium enriched foods like avocados, spinach, bananas, bran, milk, oranges and carrots in your diet.
Here are some general safety guidelines one can follow while consuming apple cider vinegar
Start small: You should start with a maximum of 2 tablespoons a day and see if it’s suiting your body. Everyone’s tolerance of ACV varies and some can even be allergic to it.
Protect your teeth: Apple cider vinegar can be harsh to your tooth, because of the acetic acid present in it. So try having diluted ACV or rinse your mouth after consuming it. But do not immediately brush your teeth.
Avoid if you have a sluggish stomach: If your digestive system is slow, it can affect the muscles in your stomach. In such a case, limit it to 1 teaspoon a day mixed with water or sprinkled on salad. Or simply avoid it.
Source: Timesofindia
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