Apple Cider Vinegar for High Blood Pressure

I have a sensitive esophagus so I tried the ACV Gummies I try to buy ones without oil, you can find them at grocery store/Amazon.Anyway, my diastolic blood pressure was in the 90's for months. So I started exercising on a stationery bike 5 days a week, drinking hibiscus tea and taking a teaspoon of flaxseed daily. I took my blood pressure it was 117/82!!!! I could not believe it. I do have to continue the things listed above or my bp increases. The ACV gummies help my arthritis too.

I have read where baking soda will increase BP, as it is a salt. You are not having that problem?

Having a family history of early death from heart disease and stroke, I was concerned when I began to develop high blood pressure. Just two nights ago, my concern turned to alarm when my systolic blood pressure readings were anywhere from 164 to 192! I came to this site and began reading. I've never liked the taste of apple cider vinegar, but I took 2 tablespoons that night. Later I took my BP and the reading was still the same.

The next morning, I started again with 2 TBS and about 1/4 tsp of baking soda to help neutralize the taste. Later that afternoon, another 2 TBS. That evening I took my blood pressure and it was down to 122/83. This morning, the third day, I measured again, and it's now down to 117/82!

To say I'm grateful would be an understatement. I'm going to continue this treatment every day from here on out.

My diet has been relatively healthy, and I'm thin for my age, but I'm going to work on eating more vegetables and fruit, and exercise more. But the ACV has been the real game changer. Give it a "shot" -- a shot of apple cider vinegar!

I started taking ACV 2 tbsp in the mid morning, after I eat. I mix it with a bit of water. I like vinegar, so it isn't too bad for me to get it down.

My blood pressure readings have gone down approx 10-15 points systolic and about 10-12 points diastolic, doing absolutely nothing but drinking my ACV. I plan to reduce my medication at my next doc visit. ACV and this website are MIRACLES!

Thank you for your comment, The Chlorine in our city water is over the top, it tastes & smells terrible even after the water runs a while before getting a glass. To make things worse, We have limestone all around here, so the lime in kettle or coffee maker is a lot, and, unless you wipe down the SS sink, after running the tap, you will later see the dry calcium deposits. This must affect arteries, heart, and kidneys, thus blood pressure. Just started on ACV unfiltered. Prayerfully and hopefully this will work for me. I've started getting my water from an Artesian Spring.

Aleksansae,

I tried it previously and it did not work for me.

Art

Buy Apple Cider Vinegar with 'mother' and try it. Let us know if this works for you. Thanks

My friend had been on blood pressure medicines and was unsure of what to do when her doctor went out of town and she couldn't consult him for continuation of the dosage.

I suggested that she take a tablespoon of ACV in water or fruit juice once a day till the doc was back and she could consult him again.

2 weeks later, the doc was back and after testing her told her she needn't go back to the medication again:)

When the mother of a 20-year old told me he's been having IBS ever since he was a child and that they've tried everything including holistic treatments, we decided to try the ACV. Same dosage of 1 tablespoon with water or fruit juice once a day. By the end of the first bottle his IBS was gone. It hasn't come back in the 5 years since then:)

Thank you for sharing and happy it has helped you get off BP meds. Do you take the ACV before or after taking BP meds or at the same time? Someone else asked above but I don't see an answer whether it should be taken in the morning or evening.

I appreciate everyone's testimony and suggestions.

I have heard Dr. Eric Berg say that if you can hear your heartbeat in your ear, it's from low potassium. The body needs 4700 mg. a day he says.

I was on Atenolol for less than 3 months..My hands and feet were freezing..My PCP told me to go off it as my dose was low at 25 mgs...My heart would beat a bit erratically but I'd be Ok..I went off and my heart went haywire 160 beats per minute. Ventricular tachycardia...

I had to be wheelchaired into a hospital in Boston for a 2 1/2 hour cardiac ablation with ZERO pain medication..

Things worked out but my feet and hands took 10 years to clear up/BTW the reason I was on Atenolol was because a doctor talked me into going on it because MY FATHER had heart issues at my age..I never once registered High Blood Pressure..Nice huh?? How dumb was I???

Sodium bicarbonate is the opposite of apple cider vinegar.

There was a time when my blood pressure was up, all I had to do was take a small amount of apple cider vinegar and my pressure would be OK in a short period of time. Now when I take the so called apple cider vinegar all I get is what else do you have! What have they done to the real Apple Cider Vinegar? I am not the only one asking this question.

I would take it on an empty stomach. I checked my BP before I drank the ACV and then again after.

Do you take the Apple Cider Vinegar at night or in the morning?

Apple cidar vinegar is a miracle worker for me...since I have been using it for about 3-4 months now alot of things have drastically changed.

Let me remind you all that I have had severe high blood pressure since the age of 18 and today at 49 my pressure is normal and for 4 months I am meds free! Although my doc cant figure out how my pressure is normal and I havent filled my prescription in months.

Secondly, I deal with fibroids which makes my stomach bulge but the apple cider v has decreased the blood flow tremendously during periods. Although I am finding ways to shrink fibroids the ACV is shrinking my body weight like crazy! I took birthday pics and when I looked at myself I was greakin shocked! I looked damn goood and like 10 pounds lighter w no photo editing. Every morning I use 1 tablespoon a squeeze of lemon in 8oz of water. Then before dinner same routine. This works for me...

But I warn you DO NOT self medicate with just ACV if you have serious health issues.

For me I wanted another alternative to wean me off bp medication and for me it worked. 4 months later and bp is still normal as I take it every morn. ACV is my miracle worker and I will use it til im old & gray.

You may not see immediate results. I have been taking ACV for about two months and recently my doctor decreased my blood pressure medication by 1/2. My blood pressure has been too low! I suggest you give it a try! I mix raw unfiltered honey and cayenne pepper.

Hi, Penny!

I have been on BP medicine for about 5 years having switched from Lisinopril. I did not have chest pains, yet I do have headaches from letting it go. I have changed my diet and eating foods rich in potassium (google "potassium rich foods"), cutting down sodium by using less salt and reading labels when I shop.

Just do the ACV with the mother, 2 tbsp in 8 oz glass of water 1 time a day and see how it goes. Do not get off the drugs as of yet, just monitor your pressure. Take a calcium and magnesium combo. I may have to take the BP meds a bit longer until I bring my weight down and the headaches subside (I will see). I still do the ACV with the mother 3 times per day with water and add a tsp of Agave (a natural sweetener, google "agave"). I also do yoga and meditation as well as exercise.

Be sure to eat better and even if you walk daily for 30 minutes that will get you started. Let me know how you do and thanks for writing to me. :)

Did you stop your hbp medication cold when you started acv?

How long had you been on ateñolol / with Chloe? I have been on it for 8 years and would love to quit it. My calcium is so low . Did you have chest pains quitting atenolol?

When using your ACV 'cocktail', be sure to use a straw when drinking it.

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (ACV) mixed in a 12 oz glass of water reduces my blood pressure (BP) in about 30-40 minutes. I have a home BP monitor, ACV consistently reduces my systolic by 10-20 points and diastolic 10-15 points.

I have High Blood Pressure and was taking Atenolol/Chlorthalidone (100-25mg Tab) for some time now. What got me started on ACV was that my doctor told me that my cholesterol numbers were high and that medication would be the key. I refused because I did not need another drug in my system. I got down to the last of the HBP pills and had to wait for more funds at that time to get more. I panicked but prayed about my situation. I had pounding headaches from no longer being on the meds. ACV (with the 'Mother') was put in my path because of the cholesterol issue so I began taking 2 tbsps with a full glass of water twice a day (began 12-09-16 day one). I then noticed that the headaches subsided over night. I was led to go on the web to research about HBP and found Earth Clinic. I found it positive and uplifting and there were people like myself who wanted to 'heal thyself'. I am now on day two of the regimen taking ACV 2tbsp with a full glass of water (I use a straw and it tastes ok) 3x per day (upon rising after prayer, midday and before I go to sleep). I meditate and walk around 1 hour per day; then I do light yoga daily. Everything positive and healing I focus on and do. My doctor's appointment is in January and I will see what happens. In the meantime, I will continue the regimen, find a reliable BP machine to keep up my readings and pray as well. I am also keeping a tally of my regimen to share in the future with all here.

I read one of the reader's posts (thank the reader) and it talked about beta blockers. The meds I was taking has a beta blocker in it and it blocks calcium from being absorbed in the body ( we need calcium! ). The Chlorthalidone makes you potty and you flush out Potassium (we need that too! ). These drugs are like 2 edge swords sort to speak; they are supposed to help you but hinder you down the road. I am so glad I have the gumption to do research and not buy into the pharmaceutical companies hype. One billion dollars is earned in that industry and people are getting sicker than ever. Enough of the soapbox for now. I will keep the community updated and thank you all. Be Blessed!

Whatever works for you is best! We are all different and affected by different things. So if that works for you.....that's what works! :-)

Seems like you might want to reverse that--see if you can continue the ACV and reduce or eliminate the lisinopril. ACV is certainly cheaper, less likely to cause serious long-term side effects, and has other nutritional benefits.

Shortly after starting my days off with 1tbs of ACV mixed with 4 oz water, I started to get light headed and nagging little headaches. I am currently taking meds for high bp (lisinopril-hctz 20-12.5 m), stopped taking ACV and everything cleared up. Once I am sure that was the cause of the issue I may start up again but starting out with lower amount of ACV and building up.

Marie, are you drinking enough water?

First of all, tuna is loaded with sodium especially if you eat the whole can. What kind of soups do you eat? Home made or can? Can soup is extremely high especially if you eat the whole can. Everything already prepared can box or frozen is loaded with sodium. I eat less than 500mg sodium a day and STILL I struggle with my pressure being high. I am much older than you and maybe just ten lbs overweight. I am trying the Apple Cider Vinegar now just started a few days ago so don't know yet. I am at my wits end as I have tried every herb and vitamin in the book and still I have trouble. So lay off the salt. I do have some pink celtic salt and I sometimes sprinkle a tiny bit on food, but I still stay under 500mg sodium and still I have trouble. You may have better help with low sodium. When older the kidneys don't work well enough to push the salt out so it seems that even a small amt sodium raises my blood pressure!

I think it is entirely possible that plain old ACV would work quicker, in some cases. Organic ACV is whole food and when the body gets a hold of it, it's going to use it where it needs it most and that's not always going to coincide with what a person THINKS is needed most.

I would say that if organic ACV doesn't work for you, take the regular, by all means, but ALSO work in some doses of the organic every once in a while so the body can use it as IT chooses.

Natural medicine is a conversation with the body. Certainly, it is important to address the concerns of the individual to give them peace of mind, but the body doesn't speak your language. You have to be aware of what it is and is NOT doing with what you give it. If organic ACV doesn't lower your blood pressure then that's a sign that the body has more critical uses for it. You can't ignore the mind of the individual - you must provide it with some relief - but you also can't ignore what the body tells you.

Organic ACV is MUCH more than merely ACV. It's a conscious living organism that is going to have a conscious and intimate conversation with your body - a conversation to which you will not be a party.

This is good news because anyone who fails to get the result they want from organic ACV can use regular ACV to get the peace of mind they need because that peace of mind will go a LONG way to helping them get better.

One possibility as to why organic doesn't always work might be anxiety. If one is anxious ABOUT the discovery that one has high blood pressure, it's entirely possible that wrangling the adrenaline produced by the anxiety is of a higher priority and that the organic ACV has something the body can use to deal with that.

At any rate, there is ZERO need to fight about it. Use what gives you peace of mind. If it works one way for some and the other way for others, so what? Use what works. Use what makes you feel better. Personally, I just took a dose of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and feel MUCh better.

For those interested in that, I use 1 tsp of ascorbic acid and 1/4 tsp of backing soda in a green Perrier bottle with the cap from an organic ACV bottle (because the Perrier cap was metal). I then fill it with filtered water, shake it up, drink about half, put the cap on and set it by the sink. From that point, I take a couple swallows periodically throughout the day. I hadn't been doing that lately, which is why I wasn't feeling good. That mixture comes out to about 5 grams of vitamin C. You could do the same with your ACV mixtures.

And no, I don't drink Perrier water as a rule, I bought it for the bottle. I needed a glass bottle, Perrier is yummy, so I bought myself a little 4-pack and voilà! Some yummy water and four pretty glass bottles.

And for all of you wondering - here is the SCIENCE behind why vingear (acetic acid) works on lowering BP for SOME but not ALL people - published from John Hopkins 2015.

It's because... wait for it... we have cells that "smell" acetic acid and activate/deactivate receptors that influence blood pressure in the gut, kidney and heart. These special cells are actually also found in your nose!!

Here is the article.

This is fascinating science and it shows why folk cures like ACV work. And by the way, it doesn't HAVE to be Apple, any vinegar (acetic acid) works... through the smell sniffers in your GUT and the bacteria down there... so, moral of the story?

When a natural cure works, there's always a reason/science behind it - just not always understood by us. AND sometimes its just a better way to cure yourself because its free, and mostly side effect free...and that's why doctors and big pharma suppress this type of information. I bet you they will be trying to target a drug to do what vinegar does so well. And charging an arm n leg too.

Hello Chattyone, I realize my response may not actually reach you, since you posted back in 2012. However, it may be helpful to someone else.

CV, Lemon, Lime, etc., is very harsh on the enamel of the teeth. It is necessary regardless of whether drinking ACV through a straw, taken as a shot or otherwise to brush the teeth, tongue and gums thoroughly right after. I've been drinking ACV without a straw and eating lemons and limes with my teeth as a fruit for many moons and my teeth are unaffected because I brush my teeth thoroughly after. I even travel with a spare toothbrush and toothpaste or keep an extra set at work to avoid reasons not to consume what has always proven healthy for me. I'm sorry about your crowns. Best of Health!

hi Pooja - try 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 teaspoon baking soda - 2 grams vitamin c and l gram L-Lysine

Pooja, you can have him try upping his water intake alongside of the ACV.

Does Apple cider vinegar really lowers blood pressure? I doubt because my husband is taking it constantly for past 15 days. No effect at all. he is using Braggs Apple cider with mothers 2 tablespoons with raw and water twice a day.

Well I have to say ACV is the way to go to lower your HBP...It's the best thing ever! I got diagnose with Bp it was up setting for me. I had went for my annual check up tho my blood results were excellent my Dr. didn't understand how I got Hbp my reading was 165/100 now its 110/73 by just drinking Acv it's AMAZING it really works.. I'm not on any medication I go natural it's the best way to go tho you have to get use to the taste. You have to be consistent with it this is my secret. I drink it every morning b4 anything with 2Tablespoon of Acv, half a lemon w/ a 8oz warm water. I don't eat or drink anything after drinking it, So it can hit the bloodstream after an half an hour I do... Listen this really works and it's the best thing...You have to be consistent with it in order to see results..Trust me it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Mehnaaz,

Your father is blessed to have you researching and studying on his behalf!

I think your suggestion for him of Apple Cider Vinegar and baking soda is a good one. This has helped people with cholesterol and with high blood pressure. I am not aware of this being contraindicated with any medications, but everyone is different so he ought to just watch how he feels. It might be best to start with less and then try more if less agrees with him. (Less being 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1/8th teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in a glass of water. More being 2 Tablespoons of vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in a glass of water.)

Cayenne pepper is also helpful to many for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I have a friend who had high blood pressure for years. She did not do anything to treat it but did start to take cayenne pepper. Now her blood pressure is normal.

But again, everyone is different. Hopefully he will have success with what he tries first and that will encourage him to continue trying natural remedies.

Let us know how it goes for him!

~Mama to Many~

Dear Mama,

My father is 59 yrs old and he has high BP and cholesterol since many years and he is a doctor so he takes allopathic medicines daily for high BP, cholesterol, anxiety and sleeplessness etc(no use of any natural remedy till now). Although he maintains very good weight constantly since many years. (He has undergone a major surgery for haemorroids one year ago. )
I always tell him about lots of benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and now he is ready to take it. Can he take Apple Cider Vinegar with his regular medicines?   (Coz giving up medicines is difficult for him. )

As we know, hard taste of Apple Cider Vinegar becomes soft by adding baking soda also it is good combination for maintaining alkalinity of body. Can he take Apple Cider Vinegar + soda ?
Waiting for your generous support. May Lord bless you and your family. Thank you very much.

From what I have read, some of the bp meds have beta blockers in it, meaning it blocks calcium. Calcium blocks magnesium. The Apple Cider Vinegar works with magnesium in your body, and doesn't work so good without the magnesium. Also I read something about the need for potassium in your body, and if you don't have it or it's low, your bp starts to go up. So for the people who the Apple Cider Vinegar did work but not anymore or never worked, I would say look into your amounts of magnesium and your amounts of potassium your body is getting. Cut out salty foods and get your cholesterol checked as it can also be a contributing factor. My hubbys bp was 187/126 then I started my research. It's been a day with bp meds. acv, magnesium, and bananas. It is down to 146/104. Love my hubby and I want him around for a long time. Hope this helps others.

Great reading all of these different incidents. I have started taking ACV and you can buy it with honey already in it. It makes it more tolerable to drink. I started taking it a few days ago as I had extremely high blood pressure and have to go back on the meds. Would prefer to bring it down naturally as meds have not really resolved anything for me over the years. I am 49 years old and have always been very active. I will see how it goes. Took the ACV with baking soda and can start to feel it working already.

@Joe - I had the exact same experience.

Initially, I used regular old 'H' brand ACV with good results. After reading many posts here on EC, most of which scoffed at the notion of using H brand vs. B's (with the mother), I switched to the B's brand expecting greater efficacy.

It turned out that the opposite was true. When I switched to B's, my blood pressure shot back up. I returned to using the H brand and never looked back.

I agree with the idea of using raw, unfiltered vinegar. Anyone who believes that they can get good results with filtered, and bad results with unfiltered is either a liar or a rare exception.

I started out using the typical store vinegar in the jug. It constipated me so bad that I had blood in the stool. And I believe it is because that vinegar "cleans" your intestinal walls to the point of making it VERY difficult to pass anything through. This even sounds dangerous to me.

But since I began using the good stuff, I haven't had this problem. Now I will admit something that might get me flamed by certain vinegar advocates.

I was normally using the new Heinz raw vinegar that Walmart began carrying. And with good results. But I had heard of Braggs many times. I later realized that the Amish store down the road carries the Braggs. So I bought a bottle of that just to keep on hand. I decided to begin using that. And it seems like only a couple days after that I began feeling weird. Turns out my blood pressure was up. Now is this a coincidence? I have no idea. But I at least know the Heinz stuff works. And it even prevented an allergy infection my 6 yr old was trying to get.

Were you using raw acv?

You should never brush your teeth right after taking Apple Cider Vinegar. Brush before you take it, and after you drink some rinse your mouth out well with plain filtered water.

I respectfully disagree. Actually, I couldn't disagree more.

Years ago, when I read about using ACV for my high blood pressure, I had some 'regular old' ACV in my cupboard, so I used it and it worked well.

After reading many testimonials here on EC (similar to yours, stating that using organic ACV vs. non-organic was "essential"), I bought and used the organic variety and it 'essentially' did nothing. My blood pressure was back up, full throttle.

When I returned to the regular old ACV, my blood pressure went back down again, and I've stayed with it ever since.

Using raw apple cider vinegar instead of the kind from the store is essential! Order online if you don't have a health food store nearby.

Hi Everyone, glad to be part of the community and the wonderful remedies I am now aware of. I am thankful to the creators of this site and all contributors.

Now to my enquiry, I have read of the benefits of ACV for HBP sufferers and decided to give it a try. I was unable to get the one with the mother in it but simply went ahead with the store option. Problem is that my bp went up to 170/120 from 150/100 which was already high. I had to check my BP when I noticed migranelike heacache of which I still have a little left. I am simply wondering if there was anything I did wrong.

I tried as well to add Sodium Bicarbonate and Cayene pepper most times when I take the ACV also. At other times, I will simply take the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice combo for the pain I had on my right lower flank abdomen. None of the scans prior to the Lemon Juice/ EVCO did not show any kidney stones. However, pain was gone after I took the lemon juice and EVCO. I stopped when the pain stopped. When pain tried to surface again, I did same thing again and pain was gone. I simply keep lemon fruits and EVCO handy in case pain tries to surface again. And of course, I take a lot of water everyday. This is in addition to my family's weekly routine of frshly squeezed juice (orange, watermelon, pineapple, lemon etc) drink. I also add Moringa to my meals also as much whenever I eat those food that it is easy to combine with. Is there something I did not do right?

I saw my physician today and immediately went back to the medication (Novasc 10mg) that I use whenever my blood pressure goes up. Had to do that in the interim while I await feedback from members of the community. I generally do not take the medication all the time but as is required and this is usually when my pressure goes up. I indeed will love to control my blood pressure naturally.

Secondly, I recommended the lemon juice / EVOO cumbo for my father in-law. 3 tablespoon Lemon juice and 3 tablespoon EVOO. He has HBP, diabetes and was diagnosed in August with prostrate cancer. He complians about painful urination sort of. I recommended the cayenne pepper / warm water combination. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper / 8 oz glass of water 3x daily. I recommended they add Sodium Bicarbonate to the family's drinking water in other to help with the general alkalizing of their bodies. I also recommended that he takes the lemon juice / EVCO the way I combine in my own case above. I would equally love to know if my recommendations are ok and what else we could do. Would have loved to try the Sodium Bicarbonate / Mollases or maple syrup combination but worried about the sugar part as a result of his diabetes. Let me know if there is another way we could handle the High BP, diabetes and prostrate cancer all at the same time. I will very must appreciate all responses that will help us overcome this trying time in our lives. I am a firm believer in natural therapy and will love a situation where we go off these medications and their side effects. Thanks all and cheers!

Hello, Try blending a whole lemon plus the rind, 3 tablespoons of ACV, 10 cloves of garlic, a nice chuck of ginger root, Drink morning, noon and night. Plus take cayenne pepper capsules twice a day.

For those using ACV, please please remember that you must brush/rinse after EVERY time. Those who had teeth/crown issues, this was probably the main reason (unless there are other factors with their teeth. ) The benefits of ACV far outway this one "side effect".. but if care is taken, there should be NO side effect.

I have had great success also---in only 3 days -- using apple cider vinegar for high blood pressure.

I had been feeling very tired , weak and had a headache for several days. Actually, months! I usually take my blood pressure often because my mother and sister had high blood pressure controlled very poorly by medicine. I've been borderline for years. I finally got up the nerve to take it and was shocked to see it was 196/115. I never go to the doctor, but could see this was serious. It was on Thursday. I decided to try acv.

I drank 1 tbls with the juice of a lime in about a half cup of water. I did this 2 times on Thursday, but pressure still stayed above 190/105. I took the vinegar once yeasterday morning , did not take my pressure but still felt bad. This morning I took a dose, and an hour later took my pressure. I noticed I felt better. Pressure is 145/90. I am so happy. I will take my pressure daily now and continue drinking the Apple Cider Vinegar daily. I hope to see these numbers continue to drop to normal.

Thanks Earth Clinic!

I would say "ACV" is amazing. I was always in this thought that I ve "White Coat Syndrum" but it was not the reality so I was dignose with HBP(reading 160/100) in May. I want to try some natural remedies instead going on medication as I am taking medication for high cholesterol. I found this wonderful site of natrual remedies. I started taking ACV on Aug. 14 (this day I had Cardiac stress test and my BP was 165/110) within 4 days my BP is down to 133/88. Really I am surprised to see the results THanks to "Earthclinic"

How I take ACV? After reading almost every page on this topic, I choose take it like this:

3 tbls(0. 8 oz) of ACV and 1 tbls of Honey mix in
8-10 oz of warm water. I take it in the morning and bed time.

That s IT