Replied By Sara (Albertville, AL) on 07/19/2008
To the lady who is taking acv before bed--to lose the weight you mix a tbs with water and mabey a little honey and sip it DURING your meal. Everyday- the weight will come off but slowly. If you want to lose fast try leaving off bread, potatos, rice, sugar,butter, and drink lots of water. I lost 10lbs in 2 weeks using the low carb diet.Replied By Ashley (Toronto, ON) on 07/21/2008
Thanks for the comment! I read more about taking ACV and realized it needs to be taken BEFORE the meal and/or during the day. I'll try this and post if I see any changes in a couple of weeks.Replied By Ashley (Toronto, ON) on 08/19/2008
I came back with more feedback about ACV. I've been taking it for over a month now, maybe 6-8 weeks. I had already posted that I noticed no impact on my weight loss. On the contrary, I had increased appetite. After reading a comment I started drinking ACV in the morning, but with no effect. This weekend after I took ACV I had a horrendous stabbing pain in liver. Next day - the same story. Drinking ACV caused pain in my liver. I've never suffered any liver problems before. So I've stopped taking ACV.Replied By Bimmi (Vancouver, BC) on 10/22/2008
This reply is for Ashley of Toronto re 'side effect' of using Apple Cider Vinegar. You are very likely experiencing the beginnings of gallbladder attacks because of gallstones. Often after people lose weight they may get attacks. The ACV might also instigate these attacks because it is trying to get rid of the stones. My advice is whatever you do, don't have surgery. An ultra-sound is ok to see if you have stones. I would bet money you have stones. Email me and I will share how you can get rid of the stones on your own without surgery. I have gotten rid of stones using my remedy. Once you pass the stones, the weight you wish to lose might go as well.Replied By Mili (Chicago, IL) on 10/23/2008
I came to this site for relief of gallbladder attacks and possibly gallbladder flush. I saw my doctor and he told me i had about 100 small stones. Apple cider vinegar helps to soften stones and aids in expulsion. Maybe your liver is being cleansed. You may need to see a doctor. you don't want to expell stones that are too big for the biliary duct. If my stones are small and still cause so much pain then larger stones must be excruciating. Now I see that ACV is also good for weight loss. This explains my suppressed appetite.
Thank you so much Earth Clinic!
Replied By Manjit (Toronto, ON) on 11/27/2008
Hi BIMMI, i have been taking ACV for about 3 weeks, i didn't notice and weight loss, but i feel less tired, i feel no appetite, (i used to love coffee or tea)i can't drink it now. pain in keens is disappearing. i but i see blood in my urine. I am getting pain on my sides. do you think i might have gallstones, what is your remedy to get rid of them. help will be appreciated.Replied By Michelle (Goodlettsville, TN) on 06/14/2009
In response to Manjit from Toronto, sounds more like kidney stones, the blood in urine is good that means you are passing them. It sounds like the ACV is detoxing your system, all the bad stuff in your body will end up in your kidneys are your body tries to expell it, this turns into to kidney stones sometimes. They are not really stones but calcium and mineral build up. When you pass them, it's like a small round gellied ball that comes out, if they are small you won't even notice them. I'd recommend adding a little more water into your diet, this should help keep your kidneys cleaned out a little better. I've been drinking 2 tspns of ACV for years, per I heard it helped give you a better skin complexion, people tell me all the time I don't look my age and that I haven't aged at all since high school. I'm 30 now. Also, works great as skin toner.Replied By Jodeth (Philippines) on 05/10/2016
I take every morning the bragg ACV with empty stomach. No bad feelings but I've noticed I ate more than before. waahhhhh. Its not normal?