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Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Tammi (Sutherland, Ne) on 11/17/2011
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I been taking Apple Cider Vinegar (2ts to 12ozs of water) and drinking slowly thoughout the day but my huband complains of it causing really, really bad breath on me. I like the way my body feels but I don't want to cause other people discomfort around me. He claims it's coming from my stomach. I become so aware of the problem and when I stop taking it my breath is fine. Any suggestions? Please offer.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Ahmed (Sialkot, Pakistan) on 10/16/2011
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I am 29 year old and married. Suffering from sinusites since last one year and have use all sort of antibiotics but still victim of sinusitis. I have found on this site apple cider vinegar for treatment of sinus infection. I have use it and after taking two dose as prescribed on this site, my sinus problem is a little bit controlled.
But I have severe side effects of this remedy I.E. Low libido and erectile dysfunction. Before using it I was totally fit and I was no issue of ed but after taking two dose of apple cider vinegar I face this ed problem. Any help, suggestion or advice please to overcome this issue. Is using apple cider vinegar the reason of low libido and ed? I have purchase american garden apple cider vinegar because other brands are not available in my area.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Allen (George, Western Cape) on 09/16/2011
Can too much apple cider vinegar (like 5 glassed, 3ts diluted in water, with bicarbonate of soda and honey) cause flu like symptoms, with nausea - vomiting, headache, stomach-ache and chills?
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Berenice (Durban, South Africa) on 09/16/2011
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I have just started using this ACV, but I am not sure if I have been using it incorrectly, I was taking it 1teaspoon to a tablespoon in a glass of cold water WITHOUT honey, four times, and I tend to get these dizzy spells and feeling light headed and yawning all the time, even though my sinuses are better but I sometimes feel horrible and even feel I need to eat all the time, am I using it incorrectly and is the absence of honey to my dosage causing some imbalance somewhere, somehow, or does the feeling go away in time? Please help!
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Westwardtony (Oamaru, Otago. New Zealand) on 09/03/2011
Sue. See my comments on 9/2/11 about bleeding. I have not been taking ACV seriously until now when I seem to be going through a phase of nose bleeds that are reluctant to stop. I have not yet noticed an increased desire for sugar or eating. ACV seems to be very versatile but I have only just begun exploring the possibilities.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Judy (Saint Francis, Mn/usa) on 08/29/2011
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
When I take ACV it gives me acid reflux. I've only tried it a couple times & used to drink it all the time, years ago & it definitely is good for weight loss. Why would that be? Has anyone else had this problem & if so does anyone have any other suggestions for acid reflux? It's really making me miserable. I'm losing sleep because of it. I've been taking Baking Soda with pure water but that doesn't even help much anymore.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Deb (Mildura, Victoria Australia) on 08/01/2011
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I know this is probably contradictory to all who have found ACV an excellent treatment for boils but for me it was the opposite. I had never suffered from boils previously but within a few days of taking ACV, a large boil would appear. Initially, I thought it was possibly eliminating toxins in my body through these boils but the only way to stop outbreaks was to cease the ACV. Free from boils for a few months and then retrialling ACV again would cause yet another outbreak. I tried this four times, all with the same effect. I changed nothing in my diet or environment such as detergents etc.
On the positive side, I loved the diuretic effect of the ACV and I definitely had more energy as it levelled my blood sugar level. No, I am not a diabetic. Any solutions would be appreciated.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Amber (Issaquah, Wa) on 07/29/2011
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A couple months ago when I had a very bad cold I found this site and tried a few different concoctions of ACV to be able to swallow. Everything I tried worked Great! However, I have a side effect that when I am sick or healthy that I do not know is normal and would like to hear if anyone else is effected the same way or a way to get around it.
My side effect when taking ACV is that I lose my ability to taste completely for the entire day. I have tried different ways of drinking ACV with warm water and honey, or 2 tsp to 18oz of water or the _____'s recipe on the bottle. Either way I lose my ability to taste and sometimes smell. Again is this normal? I sip not gulp down. I have tried a straw and still no luck. Thank you for your reply.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Els (Amsterdam, Netherlands) on 07/10/2011
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HI! Ted. Since january 2012 I had a stomach pain. I went to the doctor I got some antibiotic but from those antibiotic I had an allergies the allergies that almost kill me I got pain on my heart and chest! Until I got an heartburn and like a panic attack! I came across on ur site about ACV. Good for Acid reflux I tried it already for 4 days sometimes I put it on my food.. But after I use ACV my stomach pain is gone but after in a minute the pain came back and I felt bloating even to go to the toilet for pee became quite difficult and I even feel itchy down below!! Now sometimes I feel my lower stomach is pain. DO you think is ACV is not for? Does I need stop drinking on it? I afraid that I got a kidney stone. Coz I can see in 4 days sometimes my PEE is dark and with some bubbles on it? Please advice!!
Els From Netherland
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Abbie (Frankfort, Kentucky) on 07/05/2011
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I have started using Apple Cider Vinegar for my blood pressure and have noticed a difference in my skin and am not as bloated. But I also take meds for hbp. I have noticed that the Apple Cider Vinegar makes me very tired and sleepy could it be reacting with meds? how can I take both without the tiredness? thanks for all info.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Evelyn (San Antonio, Tx, U.s.a.) on 07/04/2011
I have been taking Apple Cider Vinegar (1 T with water) and I feel that it is constipating me. Has anyone else had this happen to them? I am a senior citizen, has my age anything to do with this problem? Love this site and recommend it to everyone.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Tam (Oroville, Ca ) on 07/04/2011
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
To all who choose to 'sip' their ACV, BEWARE! Quickly drink your ACV, as the enamel on your teeth will start wearing off! If you must take your time drinking the acv, make sure you brush your teeth afterwards, or swish with H20 between sips.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Chloe (East Greenwich, Rhode Island) on 03/23/2011
Hello Everyone! Just chiming in with something I've discovered. I'd always wondered why 'Apple Cider Vinegar' was not the miracle for me as it is has been for so many others.
My first clue begins with a sesame tahini sauce I like to make with apple cider vinegar, water, salt and cayenne pepper added to a big salad.
After eating this, I never connected my racing pulse to anything in particular.
Many times my cheeks would even flush! I've always used the _____'s organic brand too.
Anyway, my intuition told me that maybe I should leave the vinegar out of my recipe next time and see what happens. Lo and behold, no racing pulse. I still did not connect this to an allergy though.
Then, today, I come across an e-book by Dr. Coca called the "The Pulse Test". In it, he explains that EVERY single time a person consumes something they are allergic to, their pulse will be higher than normal. This book was written in 1956! Why didn't I know about this method before?
Thinking back, I can clearly remember my pulse racing after certain meals... But who would have thought Apple Cider Vinegar could be one of the culprits!
I do not eat dairy or wheat of any kind... but it might be time to also give up the Quinoa too, since ALL grains can expose you to cross-contamination issues.
This E-book is now considered public domain.
I have posted it online for all of you to read freely, where it describes the simple method to determine all of your food allergies once and for all and give your poor immune systems a break! :-)
www.curezone.com/ig/i.asp?i=51495
I sincerely hope this helps someone out there!
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Zarka Almas (Dubai, Uae) on 02/28/2011
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I USED FOR A MONTH, I FIND GOOD RESULT, 2 LOST AROUND 1 KG WEIGHT, SKIN GLOW, MENSRATION OK, THEN SUDDENLY I HAD VERY BAD STOMACH PAIN, HEADACH, THROAT PAIN, ETC.. PLS ADV.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Kelly (Lakewood, Oh, United States) on 03/08/2011
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
Just a few days ago I started taking 2 tbsp of ACV with 8 oz of hot water and 1 tbsp of honey to clear up a sore throat. It cleared up my throat really well and I have been taking it every day since, but I find that I can't go to sleep until the hours of 3-5 am. I am not even tired, I just am wide awake, and I usually take ACV before noon. Also, it leaves me bloated and feeling like my food is not digesting... Like I have a brick in my stomach. I don't really get hungry because of it but I force myself to eat at least 3 meals a day due to past troubles with food. Is this normal?
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Brijorg (New York By Way Of New Haven, Ct, Ny) on 03/16/2011
My feet and legs were swollen when I had bad acid reflux (I have several posts about how I used raw manuka honey to cure that). Durring that time I could not hold ANYTHING down without puking. As a result I became very dehydrated and my body was retaining water. Once I was getting better I noticed my ankles were swollen as thick as my calves usually are.: Once the reflux was under control and my esophagus was mostly healed (about third day of 1 tsp manuka on small piece of rice bread 20 min b4 meal) I began to rehydrate.
I also used an old trick from back when I played soccer to drain acid from leg muscles, which really helped. Lay down with your butt to the wall and feet straight up (as close to 90 degrees as you can get) and stay down there reading a book for about 20 minutes (or as long as you can take). then do calf stretches once you come down (feet may feel "asleep; Basically I would guess you also are dehydrated and retaining water. A basic rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight pounds in ounces (100 pounds=50 oz/day), and I still like the soccer trick for any leg soreness especially after very long walks/hikes: just generally to the nay sayers the most important thing in regards to health of the human body is BALANCE.
If you read Ted's posts carefully he always trys to identify what is out of balance and offer ways to correct that. So you first must understand the correct balance (for the four minerals ALL cells contain- potassium, magnesium, calcium, Salt - and of course water which all body cells are largely composed of - and of course the general ph in body - ph of saliva and ph of urine - this lets you know whether you are too acidic like many in U. S. Or too alkaline[if that is possible], the goal is an alkalaine environment inside. And one more thing I picked up from this site is the outer mantle of skin prefers acidic evvironment (i. E. oils) to protect inside of the body (see BO remedies; I apologize if this seems like I'm rambling, but I feel the basics are becoming clear to me now. I love this site and reccomend it to all I truly care about.
Here's to restoring your balance.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Dorothy (Emerald City, Oz) on 06/20/2010
I've read, not sure where, perhaps on Earth Clinic, too much vinegar depletes iodine. So glad that you are okay!
Wishing you and Earth Clinic well every day!
EC: Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, Dorothy!
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Gabrielle (North Carolina) on 05/31/2021
Hi Deirdre,
I had the same reaction with vinegar as you. I wanted you to know that in my case, it is the histamine in the vinegar that Made me have the nervousness, dizziness, panic attacks and heart palpitations. I couldn't figure out why I was "allergic" to shrimp and dairy And nightshades...its histamine!
I hope this helps.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Deirdre (Connecticut) on 06/09/2021
hi Gabrielle,
Thank you so much for your reply to my 11-year-old post!
Yes, a number of years ago someone wrote in about high histamine reaction from vinegar and it was a eureka moment! I studied up on it and then made an ACV side effects video for Earth Clinic. Taking potassium and magnesium supplements daily definitely helps when I do drink ACV.
Thanks again!
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 06/03/2021
According to DR Batmanghelidj, Histamine is a dehydration/ mineral imbalance warning signal. So if one mineral is out of balance or you are low on liquid, then you produce histamine and all hell breaks loose. Blessings, Charity
I know for me this proved to be the truth.
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Katherine (Kodiak, Alaska) on 05/24/2010
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I too, have experienced side effects from taking the ACV. The good side-effects were some weight loss and appetite suppression. I also overcame my sugar addiction, and nipped an oncoming UTI in the bud before it became a problem! (A couple of Tbs of Organic ACV in a pitcher of water with some raw honey, sipped several glasses of it and felt wonderful within an hour or so!) I was expecting to see the doctor in the morning, but was back up walking around before bedtime - I even proceeded to bake a loaf of bread that night!
However, the negative effects included raw looking gums that appeared to have receeded somewhat. They were already receeding somewhat to begin with, but after the first week or so I developed a very sensitive spot at the gumline. I immediately stopped my daily glass of 1 tsp-1 Tbs of organic ACV in a tall glass of water and filled my dental trays with organic virgin coconut oil and then oil pulled for the next few days which took away my sensitivity and appeared to repair my gums as well. I had also developed heartburn from the ACV which subsequently cleared up when I quit drinking the ACV tonic. It's been about a month since I quit, and my problems have disappeared, so I have begun, over the past few days reintroducing it with a pinch of baking soda to neutralize the acid, which hasn't given me any of the same problems I had previously.
My question though, is: does neutralizing the acid reduce it's effectiveness for overall health benefits? I love ACV and all that it does for us, but am afraid of ruining my teeth! Heartburn is no fun either :(
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Sue (Silver Spring) on 06/16/2012
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I also become very drowsy after taking ACV. Not the other symptoms, but no one has responded? Everyone else has so much energy?
Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Earthgood (Austin, Tx, Usa) on 03/19/2010
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
ACV: Side effects?
After reading about ACV and its benefits, I've tried it with mixed results. Sometimes, I think my skin is looking better and I feel more energetic but at other times(for no other apparent reason), I feel my hair looks really dry and brittle, my skin looks bad. Is this something to do with dosage (I take 2tsp with 8Oz. water once a day), or is there something else I'm missing? Please help!
