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How to Prevent ACV Heartburn?

Posted By Karen (Queen Creek, AZ, USA) on 08/14/2007

Please, can someone help me...this is my third time posting and I have not received an answer. I have tried taking ACV with water and honey and it gives me major heart burn. I normally do not have heart burn, so I know the ACV is causing it. I have even tried putting 1/4 tsp. of baking soda in it, but it hasn't worked much. I read somewhere that the brand of ACV that I purchased is the most acidic one. I called the health food store I purchased it from to see if there is another brand that isn't as acidic and nobody knew. Is there another brand I should try? What should I do? I have a doctor's appointment scheduled and will be put on high blood pressure meds if I don't get something figured out. Please help me! Thanks.

Replied by Jennifer (Windsor, California) on 08/14/2007

Hi Karen, My mother occasionally experiences the same heartburn discomfort after taking ACV. She can't take it on an empty stomach and has to sip it slowly. She does take it every morning after breakfast diluted in 16 oz of filtered water. In regards to lowering blood pressure, she's had wonderful success with cayenne pepper. Do a search on Dr. Richard Schultz for lots more info. My Mom's doctor reduced her blood pressure med in half several months ago and my Mom hopes to be able to stop completely when she goes back in for her checkup in a couple of months. Besides eating well and taking the ACV and cayenne, she walks several miles 3 - 4 times a week.

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