Ramipril and apple cider vinegar

[VickyHK72]

Hi everyone, I’ve recently started a course with a nutritionist as I’m looking to make any further changes to my diet that could help keep my CHD in check and help with general well being too. One thing she suggested is to take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal. She is aware of my meds so sure she’s checked but when I did a google search I wasn’t clear on the conclusion - is it ok to take apple cider vinegar when also taking ramipril? Just wondered if others on here take the vinegar?

Thankyou

[Jack2019]

I don't see why not. It's just vinegar, a natural healthy item. If she told you it is good for blood pressure, great, add it in, it's not going to put you into a too low bp situation, 'cause if it did, skip the ramapril and take the vinegar and I am sure that wasn't the suggestion. My opinion . I take ACV on my salad everyday.

[ChoochSiesta]

I have loads of vinegar on my stir-fries, no problems with Ramipril.

[Chappychap]

I take apple vinegar and Ramipril and I've never had any problems.

However, you're right to be cautious, I seem to recall that supposedly healthy grapefruit is a complete no-no with some common heart medication.

Good luck!

[Gladwyn in reply to Chappychap]

Verapamil ! I wasn’t allowed to have that when I was on that medication. 😀 I wasn’t missing grapefruit anyway!

[Blackcatsooty]

Dear Vicky

I take daily Ramipril. Then cider vinegar when gout flares up. The cider is disgusting, so it must be doing me some good.

Colin

[Hidden]

Vicky don't know about cider vinegar but I have a neurological condition as well as PAF and take a tablet for nerve pain. I can't have grapefruit or anything that contains grapefruit juice . It's funny how some foods can affect tablets.

I have trouble with potassium in my blood and been following a low potassium diet for 10 years. I was amazed at what foods are high in potassium who would have thought tomatoes and mushrooms where on the list. As they are both mainly water.

Hope the new eating plan helps you.

[ITSINTHEBAG9 in reply to Hidden]

I think St John's Wort is another one you have to be very careful with. That can interact quite badly with some meds.

[Hidden in reply to ITSINTHEBAG9]

A friend of mine takes that . She is on medication for other things I will let her know about it. She doesn't read all the information that comes with tablets. Thank you for the warning.

[TMeditation]

The only thing I would say about apple cider vinegar is, I am aware of its health benefits but when I’ve taken it it’s not long before I end up in the Dentist’s chair! It can really attack your teeth so I’d just say, proceed with caution. As someone who has a replacement valve, looking after my teeth can be an expensive business. Beat of luck. Sue 🙏

[PeterpPiper]

Yes apple cider vinegar is highly regarded in the health food fraternity. I’m a glutton for health theories I take apple cider vinegar daily and ramipril with no problems.I would suggest taking any supplements separately from your medications just an hour or so to avoid any local stomach interaction.

Good health to you

[Partner20]

Firstly, ACV can interfere with medications that control blood sugar and potassium levels, among others, so the medication PIL and your GP should be consulted prior to taking it. Secondly, no more than a tablespoon should be taken, before a meal, and always diluted with water to avoid acid erosion to the teeth and oesophagus. Many people add a little honey to improve the taste, which will dissolve if the water used is warm. Any supplementation of this sort which can do harm as well as good should be researched and used wisely.