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ACV, Gummies and other supplements debunked

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The podcast in the Guardian to day is pretty interesting and worth a listen. Apple cider vinegar in all its form is very "in" so a world expert tells you about it. And as a by the by, tells you how valuable the probiotic you are taking may be - or, it seems, more likely isn't!!!!

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I.might think of replacing a glass of white wine with a glass of water with 2 tblsp apple cider vinegar, drunk through a straw of course.....then perhaps I could mitigate against the carbs in a fish supper. Or would it have the same effect if I just put the vinegar over the fish and chips? It might mitigate the effects of the carbs, but there's still the calories to consider.....

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toMamaBeagle

2 tablespoons is a lot of vinegar even for a Whitby fish supper ... But there would be less to drink.

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MamaBeagle in reply toPMRpro

That's very true!

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Kendrew in reply toMamaBeagle

Haha!.....even through a straw I'd be a bit concerned about the erosion aspect on my teeth...... I'd like to keep all my teeth as long as possible!! 😬

A very interesting discussion though and brought some clarity to some of the myths around the potential advantages & alleged health properties of vinegar.

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Kendrew

Thanks Pro,

A really interesting discussion.

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123-go

I confess to having tried apple cider vinegar- thought my throat had been cut.

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I use a lot of vinegar for salad dressing. My favourite brand is a slightly sweet apple or grape vinegar but they have recently introduced an ACV with mother which I decided to try, I use it for salad and have tried it as a drink but not 2 tablespoons to a glass!!! I found it quite acceptable!

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Suffererc in reply to123-go

Just thought it was disgusting and felt no different after trying it. Gave up after first attempt. Forgotten what is was supposed to do for me 😂🤣😂

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123-go

I use vinegars too: mostly balsamic (+ EVOO) in salad dressings and red wine vinegar in casseroles. I occasionally make my own baked chunky chips and love them with a splash of malt vinegar and a sprinkling of Himalayan sea salt.

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Broseley

I loathe vinegar and eat nothing that contains it. Am I missing out?

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply toBroseley

Not a great fan as some on here seem to be ….can take it or leave it…. depends what other foods it’s with/on.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toDorsetLady

And very much depends on the vinegar - British vinegar is one thing, the range of Italian vinegars is something else. Though I don't bother with balsamic that is on the supermarket shelf and most restaurant tables - ordinary with a bit of burnt sugar to make it brown usually. The real stuff is far too expensive!!!!

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply toPMRpro

Very true! As you say not all vinegars are the same…

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Suffererc in reply toBroseley

NO 🤣😂

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whitefishbay

Thanks PMR Pro.

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AyJayBass

A recent Zoe podcast also questioned the usefulness of Probiotics.

joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-a...

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toAyJayBass

Judging by the comment in the Guardian podcast - hardly surprising if they were using any of the ones with none in!!!!

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BarachoisBay

It isn’t new. I tried it back in the 80’s.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toBarachoisBay

It isn't but her work is - been at it over 20 years but that doesn't take her back to the 80s.

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BarachoisBay

At the time it was suggested as a way to lose weight.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toBarachoisBay

She does mention that I think - it is probably the effect on blood sugar levels.

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Poshcards

all apple cider vinegar did for Me after 1 day, was very severe diarrhea, really bad, left it off and 2 days later was fine, I wont go near it again!!

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