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Why Does Apple Cider Vinegar Trigger a Herpes Outbreak?

Posted By Suzy (Indiana) on 12/12/2015

Hi. I have taken apple cider vinegar in the past for weight loss and have had great results. Not only would I lose weight easily but my body mass shrunk. I know that happens with weight loss but it was more pronounced with the ACV. Then I started getting herpes outbreaks to the point I was miserable. I tried to figure what I was doing different and after much hit and miss I realized it was the ACV. I would stop taking it and recover, start again and have an outbreak. I tested it enough to know it was the ACV. So what's that about? I go along fine for months taking a shot or two a day then boom, I've got a full blown outbreak. Why is this?

I want to take the vinegar but each time I get herpes quicker than the last. Is there something I need to change? I have asked this a couple of times but have never gotten a reply. If anyone knows why or has had the same experience please post. I love all the benefits of the ACV and really want to get back taking it daily. the last four times I tried I had an outbreak within three days.

Help, please. Thanks to all you good people.

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/13/2015

Suzy, would it work taking MUCH less ACV, and much more diluted?

Replied by Timh (Ky) on 12/14/2015

Suzy: ACV stimulates metabolism and helps the body release stored toxins. So, for people with toxicity issues (whether or not aware) can experience the "Herx reaction" which is a variety of negative side effects of not completely removing the toxins and/or pathogens associated in the release.

Detoxification is a broad subject so go to that section under "remedies" here on E.C. for more info. As for right now, Supplement Lysine and Vit-C/MSM. Other natural remedies or antibiotics like Garlic, Oregano, Echinacea, Oregon Grape will help clear infections.

Replied by Anna (Frankfurt, Germany) on 12/14/2015

Hi Suzy,

I think you get herpes due to the acidity of ACV, if you take it with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda according to Ted's alkalazing remedy then you won't get herpes at all.

I tell you this tip from my own experience. I get herpes whenever I eat sour food for example sour oranges, sour grapes, any sour fruit, soft drinks 7 up etc

.Eating salad with white vinegar gives me next day an outbreak. Whenever I eat sour food I drink milk or eat cheese high in Lysine to avoid an outbreak.

My husband drinks daily two tablespoon of ACV with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and never has had herpes. But I could not take this combo because it causes me frequent urination at night.

Instead of ACV, I take lemon juice with baking soda for alkalizing and eat two three apples daily. And one thing to remember the taste of this drink ACV +baking soda must be neutral not sour. I hope this helps you.

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