We know that you have probably read or heard about the benefits of apple cider vinegar by now. ACV, as it is commonly referred to, has an acidic taste, but people have learned to stomach the flavor to reap the amazing health benefits. Frequent consumption of ACV with water and lemon juice has been linked to healthier gut flora, balanced pH levels, and clearer skin.
A lot of online videos and health blogs advocate sipping some ACV in water before breakfast. They aren’t wrong, but not enough attention gets paid to the benefits of drinking ACV before bed. Not everyone is ready for an ACV tonic in the morning, but people can be more open to it at night. Additionally, the body can process it while you are sleeping and you can wake up with the following benefits.
Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels
Many people have blood sugar spikes at night, which can disrupt the natural sleep cycle. ACV works to increase insulin sensitivity, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. According to a small study conducted at Arizona State University, ACV may be beneficial for those with diabetes. Eleven people with type 2 diabetes ate an ounce of cheese and two tablespoons of ACV before bed, plus their medications. The results revealed that each participant saw lower blood sugar levels every morning.
Reflux Remedy
Your stomach needs acid to do its job properly. If the stomach doesn’t have enough acid, it can move around and sneak up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in your throat. ACV works to replace lost stomach acid and helps to balance the intestinal tract. Several studies have found that ACV can also relieve heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome. Try drinking a tablespoon of ACV in a glass of filtered water an hour before bed.
It May Prevent Bad Morning Breath
You know that awful taste you get in your mouth when you wake up? Everyone knows about this, but you can take further action than brushing in the morning to reduce bad breath. Bad morning breath can be attributed to excessive bacteria in the mouth. Because ACV works to kill bacteria, mix it with some filtered water before bed to promote better oral hygiene.
Fight Off A Sore Throat
The colder months are notorious for flus and sore throats. ACV has powerful antibacterial properties that can kill harmful bacteria that can reside in the back of your throat. Health experts say that a swig of ACV about a half hour before bed can soothe your throat in the morning and prevent infection. The bacteria that cause sore throats can’t thrive with ACV present, so get to drinking!
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
