Replied By Denise Enright (Laguna Niguel, California /USA) on 01/24/2009
Hi, I too have discovered the health benefits of ACV( Organic's ACV - which you can find at most supermarkets). I take it for joint pain, and if I have an acid stomach- or feel bloated--yes, acid on acid nutrilizes. Also, to get to sleep I drink a cup about a 1/2 before bed and read a good book. I don't think you need to have the honey, unless you want it sweet or for a sore throat,or chest congestion- add lemon juice and honey. I take 2 TBSPS in in 8 to 12 oz of hot water and sip slowly-for best results. God BlessReplied By Liz (Beverly Hills, California) on 09/04/2011
just fyi... vinegar is a base. a base plus an acid neutralize. just fyi.Replied By Fartknockingmachine (Here, Over There) on 03/25/2012
Just an FYI for your FYI... ACV is definitely an acid. It although has Malic acid in it as well, which is a constructive acid. It does though have an alkaline effect on the body.. Check out it's ash content - alkaline.Replied By Boxcar (Midwest Usa) on 06/26/2020
Nope, vinegar has acetic acid. It is an acid.
It helps with acid stomach because the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is activated by acid in the stomach: higher acid -> tighter seal on LES which blocks the acid from rising into the esophagus.
Some people claim that it is metabolised as a base during digestion. I have absolutely no idea whether that is factual or not.
Replied By Brett (Hawaii) on 08/05/2021
No, in fact, vinegar is acidic, but metabolizes down to base compounds/elements. The reason vinegar helps with acid indigestion is because heartburn is often caused by too LOW of acid in the stomach (which inhibits gastric emptying)...by adding acid (vinegar, lemon juice, etc) the Ph of the stomach becomes more acidic and the pyloric valve can open and allow stomach to empty. Food too long in the stomach starts to become gaseous and puts pressure on the cardiac sphincter to the esophagus causing it to open and allow acidic fluid into the throat causing heartburn symptoms...basic A&P.