Apple Cider Vinegar and PCOS

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By:Tabitha Norvell insuliteangel29@gmail.com


There has been a lot of information that has been spread around about Apple Cider Vinegar and how it helps PCOS and its underlying cause Insulin Resistance. I decided to do my own research and this is what I found:

If you suffer from PCOS and Insulin Resistance:
- Take Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) before or during your meals. This allows the ACV to absorb into your system and start working.
- By taking ACV before or during your meals it helps reduce the rise in your blood sugar that would normally occur right after you have finished your meal.
- By helping reduce the rise in blood sugar it keeps your body from producing to much Insulin.
- Because your body is not producing large amounts of Insulin it reduces the amount of testosterone.
- Less testosterone means less acne, hair loss, excess hair and cycle problems. (this is great for women suffering from PCOS!)

How to take ACV:
- It is best to use Unfiltered organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- You will need to dilute the ACV with water or Juice. ( I have heard it goes best with Orange or Apple Juice)
- When you first start taking ACV start with a small dosage of 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon and then work your way up to 2 to 4 teaspoons.
- The more severe your PCOS, Insulin Resistance and obesity levels the higher the dose you will need to take for it to be effective.
- Make sure when you are taking ACV that you do a 1:2 part ratio. What this means is you need to have 1 part ACV and 2 parts whatever liquid you decide to mix it with. If you are doing 2 teaspoons ACV then you need to do a minimum of 4 teaspoons water or juice.
- The amount of ACV that you need to take is going to be based on your meals. If you are eating a low Glycemic load meal with low carbohydrates then you will not need as much ACV.

Things to be cautious of while taking ACV:
- DO NOT TAKE if you suffer from ulcers or gastritis

- Some women who have PCOS and IR are taking Metformin. If you are on metformin please notify your doctor that you want to try ACV with a low glycemic load diet. This way they can monitor your Insulin and Blood sugar levels and adjust or possibly take you off of Metformin completely.

- If you need to sweeten the taste of the ACV it is recommended that you do so by using the stivia liquid drops.

- It is recommended that you wash your mouth out with water after you have taken the ACV to get the remaining acid off of your teeth.

- If you are seeing fantastic results and are finally to a place in your health where you are maintaining, give yourself a break from the ACV. This may not be something that you need to stay on for life if you are able to control your symptoms with a low glycemic diet and exercise. Please consult your physician about this!

*NOTE* I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical recommendations. I am ONLY sharing information about things that I have found work for me and the research that I have done on these supplements. If you have any questions or concerns please speak to your Physician about them!

Thank you
Tabitha