10 Potential Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Pills
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Potential Side Effects
Possible side effects of consuming too many apple cider vinegar pills include lowered potassium levels when used long term in high amounts. For those who already suffer from low potassium levels, also known as hypokalemia, consuming ACV in very high amounts could worsen the condition.5‘Apple Cider Vinegar for Digestion. What’s the Deal?’ Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, 6 Aug. 2020, cdhf.ca/health-lifestyle/apple-cider-vinegar-for-digestion-whats-the-deal/
Apple cider vinegar pills may also interact with some medicines, including insulin and diuretic or water drugs. This is another reason why checking with a doctor before adding ACV pills to a daily diet is a good idea.
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