By vgreene, 8 July, 2020 Antioxidant/immune boosting hypothesis. Suggested to keep pH balanced & improve gut microbiome for optimal immunity;4 purported to downregulate proinflammatory cytokines; polyphenolic compounds may prevent formation of tissue-damaging free radicals2
By vgreene, 8 July, 2020 Antimicrobial hypothesis. Drinking/gargling w/ apple cider vinegar has been suggested for COVID-19 prevention based on historical use as antimicrobial, where some social media posts claim gargling can ↓coronavirus in the throat before it reaches lung
By vgreene, 8 July, 2020 There’s no scientific evidence that apple cider vinegar or any other alternative remedy is effective for COVID-19 prevention/tx.1 Traditional home remedy for various ailments (eg, infection, wt loss, diabetes, cholesterol), common condiment & food preserv
By vgreene, 8 July, 2020 Tooth enamel erosion if consumed undiluted.2 Erosive tooth wear reported w/ daily consumption of 1 cup (237 ml) undiluted ACV7,8
By vgreene, 8 July, 2020 Potential drug interactions: Theoretical additive risk w/ drugs that cause hypokalemia (eg, digoxin, diuretics, insulin)2,6