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Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
Posted by Melinda (El Paso, TX) on 09/11/2007
Just started using ACV for acid reflux but I'm so tired since I started. Is this a side affect? When can I expect to have energy? Also by the way the ACV worked the first day for my acid reflux.
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Posted by Sue (Baltimore, Md) on 06/17/2012
Me too!
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Posted by Charles Seaton (New Rochelle, Ny) on 09/05/2015
I have found ACV to be useful in helping with blood pressure and overall health, particuarly during winter months. Two tablespoons in glass of water.
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Posted by Marilyn (Warner Robins, Ga) on 07/07/2018
I was taking ACV for a number of health conditions. I was taking it at 1/2 to 1 tsp in 8 oz water and 1/4 tsp baking soda and a little honey. I started having uncontrollable and very painful exploding diarrhea. It was like the drink was going straight through me so I switched to the capsules of AVC thinking it may have been hard on my stomach but the same thing happened. I love the way ACV helps my depression and blood pressure and pains but I can't handle the diarrhea. What other forms are out there and what else can I use or do?
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Posted by eleana (sweeden) on 03/24/2021
please elaborate.
I've just started the AVC again - having gallbladder attacks on and off. I have exploding diarrhea. I will stop it now.
I also drink celery juice and just had this morning. So will celery juice stop the gallbladder pain? Has not for me today.
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Posted by Marcia (Dublin) on 08/24/2017
Apple Cider Vinegar
I have been taking about 1 tablespoonful with lemon and (occasionally honey), warm water and a little grape juice in the morning. Always feel well with it. However recently I got overly keen and applied it straight to my hair/scalp, no water, and left on for hours. Not a good idea I think.
I have begun losing hair each time I brush/comb and never used to do so. After 6 weeks hair feels quite thin and very itchy on the scalp at the back. This might be a detox reaction so not too worried about that.
I am going to stop for a month to gauge reactions and if I continue to consume I shall take much smaller amounts. Otherwise generally healthy for my age. Did anybody else notice any hair loss directly attributable to ACV?
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Posted by Gypsylady (Blue Ridge, Ga) on 08/16/2017
I love Apple Cider Vinegar but it doesn't love me. Every time I try it, I get a yeast infection. I read in one of my health books that some people with Candida can NEVER use ACV. Is there any way to overcome this?? I feel better when I drink it and need it for digestion.
Thank you!! Love earth clinic!!!!
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Posted by Karne (London) on 07/17/2017
Hi I have just started yesterday taking ACV 1 teaspoon in 8oz water (using lemon squash to hide the taste) drank 3 times before each meal and noticed a very full feeling and did not want to eat between meals immediately.... today had first thing ate small banana and 2 hrs later had 0% fat greek yog with some granola but could not finish it felt stuffed.... but then also started to notice taste in my saliva? is 3 times a day 1 teaspoon too much? Has anyone had same effect?
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Posted by Sid (Dallas) on 06/08/2017
Hi Earth clinic,
I wanted to check with you about my intake of ACV which has been going for last 6 months, but I have lately got the pityriasis rosea rashes on my torso/stomach/ribs/back area.
Are they both interlinked i.e., can taking ACV cause these rashes with PR, should I be worried off? also can I still continue taking the ACV and would this worsen the rashes count .
Thank you,
Sid
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Posted by Susan (Citrus Heights, Ca) on 04/26/2017
I tried Apple Cider Vinegar for the fungus in under my thumb nail and I started having cramps, stinky gas, and intolerance to ice cream and chocolate. Never had these problems before. Stopped drinking it and I'm back to my self again.
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Posted by Nycdeanna (New York City) on 02/01/2017
I would love to know, when taking Apple Cider Vinegar shots straight, could it cause a rash, of the toxins coming out of my body?
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Posted by Roxy (Castroville, Tx) on 11/04/2016
I love how taking ACV makes me feel but ACV really makes my teeth sensitive. I tried 1 tsp a day through a straw and couldn't bare the sensitivity. How can I get it down without touching teeth?
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Posted by May (Wisconsin) on 11/04/2016
Do you dilute the vinegar before drinking it through a straw? You could try apple cider vinegar capsules available online or in the healthfood store.
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Posted by Timh (Ky) on 11/04/2016 2042 posts
Take the "tablet" form of ACV; is my preferred method.
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Posted by Michael (New Zealand) on 06/26/2016
To Dear E.C.
I am feeling a little nauseous after upping my dosages of BSM, ACC, Bicarbonate of Soda and Coconut Oil (separately) for arthritis. I feel as if my kidneys are under pressure, though I have no history of kidney problems and my recent blood tests were fine. It could be an arthritis flare up or a "Healing Crisis" (I forget the term R_____(?)) I suppose but how would I tell the difference?
Not sure whether to back track or persevere! Thanks.
EC: We think you mean Herxheimer Die-Off Reaction
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Posted by Michael, New Zealand (New Zealand) on 06/27/2016
Yes, that's it-Herxheimer Die-Off Reaction. or possibly "Healing Crisis".
Does that fit my situation and could you describe it for me please. Is there anything on your site that describes it?
I meant ACVinegar (not ACC) sorry about that typing slippage. Thanks
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Posted by Sky (Stone Mountain) on 11/04/2015
I have been taking ACV and have been getting headaches. Is this normal or should I stop taking the ACV?
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Posted by Chris (Santa Clara ) on 09/15/2015
I am getting a headache taking acv. I hear so many good benefits. Does this happen to some people?
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Posted by Erin (Minneapolis, Mn) on 07/07/2014
Hi, I just started drinking ACV with some lemon juice and dried ginger (day 2). I have been feeling bloated and was wondering if that will go away with time? Is there any other things that might happen to a new user that would be helpful to know?
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Posted by Mily75 (Ontario, Canada) on 01/14/2014
HI, I have been dealing with constipation & hemorrorids all my life, I'm 38 years old. Recently had a colonoscopy and all was clear with no issues.
Doctor said add water & more natural fibers and 1 teaspoon of metamucil to your diet which I did. It helped my constipation but the side effects were brutal extremely gassy and sensation to go all the time but nothing would come out just the sensation was there. it was horrible
So I stopped taking natural fiber & metamucil. I heard apple cider vinegar was a natural remedy for this so I started having it for 8 days. The first 2 days I had 1 or tablespoons raw and straight not diluted in anything. After that I had 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1 tablespoon of honey in 1 glass of room temperature water first think in the morning. It def helped my constipation making me go daily, but on the 7 day of drinking this I woke up nauseous and stayed like that the whole morning. Then afternoon developed a bitter saliva taste in my mouth. I stopped the APC and the next day I was fine. Decided to take it every other day. So waited 1 day and took it the day after, and the next day I had nausesous and bitter saliva which has lasted for 3 days now.
My questions are as follow:
- Is the nauseousness and bitter saliva a side effect of the ACV?
- If so, is this permanent side effect or will it go away? The reason I'm asking I had the ACV on Saturday and today is Tuesday and still dealing with the bitterness saliva
Please advise. Thanks in advance.
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Posted by Charlotte (Texas) on 05/15/2017
Your comments about adverse side effects of ACV are similar to my experiences. I started taking 1 Tsp ACV in 8 oz. Hot water daily for arthritis pains about 2 wks go. I now have acne on my chin that seems to be spreading. I've also had stomach bloating and maybe a little weight gain. God help us.
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Posted by Sunny (Los Angeles, Ca, Usa) on 06/30/2013
I have been drinking ACV and I have been pooping dark green is this supposed to happen? (I have not been taking anything else). Thanks!
