I'm new here, So this subject may have already been touched on, But has anyone in here used Apple Cider Vinegar(ACV) to lower their BP. I just started using it and it is working wonderful. Do you think we make our blood presure high because we worry about it? I do.. Any way ACV is good for all kinds of good things and it all natural.
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Apple cider vinegar
I have read about many people getting great results using this natural remedy for lowering blood pressure and just purchased it today. You are supposed to use the ORGANIC version only. Apparently, 2 tablespoons in a large glass of water twice daily, can throw in a tablespoon of honey for good measure (and better taste). By the way, it will do wonders for lowering your cholesterol, too, if there's a problem.

Interesting,

This is the same recipe that my grandparents over 50 years ago for stomach flu.

Bethsheba

Although I see your point, I have to disagree that we make our bp high because we worry about it. Perhaps sometimes so. But consider that high bp is a worldwide killer - precisely because people DON'T worry about it. Because it's usually symptomless, it's easy not to worry about this silent disease.

Well said, RFischer, well said.

Bethsheba

I agree we need to worry about HP. But I can take my BP and it will be ok and when I get to the DR, It is sky high. I put myself right into the white coat/it's going to he high mood. And it is. :eek:

Do apple cider vinegar capsules work the same way? Just wondering - thought it might be easier to take that way? :confused: I have seen them in some stores.

maearls,
not sure about the pill. I think it need to be the organic ACV. You can get it a health store. A gallon jug of it is only about 5 bucks and that will last a long time. You could ask at the health food sote about the pills, they might know more than I.

Thanks for the info. :) I will look for the organic stuff. Hope it works!

What were numbers before and after with the apple cider vinegar? How long did you use it before they went down any significant ammount?

What were numbers before and after with the apple cider vinegar? How long did you use it before they went down any significant ammount?

PB was 157/90.. it is now 117/82.. and it started comming down in just days. in a week it was 117/82 and most of the time it stays there. Sometimes in the evening when I am relaxing it even goes lower.. 115/74.

meblond,
how much ACV do you take daily to get these results? Awsome!

I take 2 tbsp twice a day. Just before lunch and dinner. Because of the benefits I have read about ACV and other things besides BP I take it at that time.

Hi,
Im new to this post but, my husband grew up in the country and swers that acv can cure everything. i decided to try it for my blood pressure wish seems to fluctuate. It will be 119/80 in the day and around 5 pm after I have eaten dinner it will rise to 144/96(it has been higher) I also have panic attacks also. I took the acv and it actually ran my blood pressure up. any suggestions?

I'd wait a little bit longer before calling it quits. I started taking ACV about 2-3weeks ago and am seeing great results already! My BP readings are consistently low now- I should say normal, I guess- in the 120's and 75-80's. I cannot believe it - the BP meds were not able to bring my BP to a decent level in 4 months - but a bit of ACV daily did. I cannot think of any other reason for my BP being in the normal range. ACV was the only addition to my diet that I can think of. My suggestion: give it time to work!

I recommend all to try ACV. It is amazing stuff! I have hypertension for over 2years, been on Toprol and then Coreg but either could lower my blood pressure like ACV. My bp readings were in the 140/90s .

I have been taking ACV for almost a week now, and my bp this morning was 120/90! I couldn't believe it so I waited 10 min to take another reading. It was 116/88!

I haven't made any changes in my diet except taking 2 teaspoons daily with Welch grape juice (once in the morning and then before dinner).

Go give this a try!

I have been taking ACV for 2 weeks now, and cannot get my BP below 130/80 (it went from 150s/90s and pretty much stays stuck at 130/80). So I am skeptical that ACV has more than a modest effect.

alex

I have been taking ACV for 2 weeks now, and cannot get my BP below 130/80 (it went from 150s/90s and pretty much stays stuck at 130/80). So I am skeptical that ACV has more than a modest effect.

alex

acp,

If you can attribute this reduction in blood pressure (and it's not a modest one, either!!!) to apple cider vinegar, I'd say it's a miracle product! Believe it or not, 20 points is a LOT! Just ask any of us with stage 2 or 3hypertension. There are very few natural substances that will effect high blood pressure so dramatically. Consider yourself lucky.

acp,

If you can attribute this reduction in blood pressure (and it's not a modest one, either!!!) to apple cider vinegar, I'd say it's a miracle product! Believe it or not, 20 points is a LOT! Just ask any of us with stage 2 or 3hypertension. There are very few natural substances that will effect high blood pressure so dramatically. Consider yourself lucky.


My problem is, I don't know what is working, given that I take fish oil, coenzyme Q, magnesiusm, hawthorn, three amino acids (arginine, carnitine, taurine), vitamin C, AND do intensive cardio every day, AND eat (more or less) vegetarian + fish, AND do relaxation exercises, AND then the ACV!

And still I cannot get the BP below 130/80. Had one "miracle reading" of 126/80, but on average its stuck at 130/80. I know this isn't horrific, but still above the 120/80 (or 115/75 depending on your POV), so I'm a little frustrated at this point.

acp,

sounds like you've been doing all the right things! I think your reduction in blood pressure is a result of a combination of things: exercise, diet, including apple cider vinegar, those great Omega 3 fatty acids, even your meditation (stress reduction).

Keep up the good work and you'll watch those numbers get consistently lower! Like myself, you'll have to continue with your regimen because any changes could mean an increase in blood pressure. Getting the results we want takes time! :)

Flowergirl

I've done some reading about apple cider vinegar and the suggested benefit of lowered bp...I've not found any documentation to support these claims.
I did find some information that may be of interest...

1. ACV can destroy tooth enamel, so if you're going to take it...drink it with a straw or rinse your mouth out afterwards.

2. ACV can result in decreased potassium levels...as this is a side effect of some of our bp meds, this could put some of us in double jeopardy--a potassium deficiency can be dangerous--we need a certain amount of potassium to regulate our heart rhythms, etc.

3. ACV can result in decreased bone mineral density.

Bsheba

Beth,

thanks for pointing that out!!!
We should always consider both the potential benefits of a product and the pitfalls, especially where taking it might result in an interaction with bp medication.
It is suggested that the vinegar be added to a large glass of water when taken (to protect the tooth enamel? easier digestion? less troublesome when encountering gastric acids?)

:)

Hi, I love this website, just wanted to let anyone know who takes the ACV, that Organic unfiltered is the absolute best. It looks kind of cloudy but it has been unfiltered which means all the MOTHER as it is called has not been removed, this substance I like to call pulp myslef, is what has the curative ability. We us Bragg or Spectrum brands, i have high blood pressure now, and have already been using the vinegar for sinus infections, I can't wait to see how its works on my blood pressure.

I love the apple cider Vinegar, the Braggs or Spectrum brands are the best, they are Organic, unfiltered which means the cloudy looking sediment on the bottom is the part that has the healing ability. Organic vinegar is so good for sinus and UTI infections, I can't wait to see how it works on my blood pressure.

It is suggested that the vinegar be added to a large glass of water when taken (to protect the tooth enamel? easier digestion? less troublesome when encountering gastric acids?)
:)


Easier to get past the nose:D ? Yes, I suspect all of the above. I did hear on tv that the only (edible?) acid stronger than our stomach acid is lime juice.

Bsheba

Hi, 130/80 is not bad...

Hi, 130/80 is not bad...

Actually yesterday I hit 120/78...it has been trending 127/78 this past week.

Unfortunately my doctor doesn't think home readings count...he'd rather go by the ones the nurse gives when I'm stressed out through the roof, and not his OWN which typically read 130/80 or less with the mercury meter.

Maybe if my home machine hits 100/60 he'll be happy...

I previously posted that I was disappointed in ACV after getting my BP down to only mid 130s/low 80s, from 150s/90s.

Well I stand chagrined: today's reading was 116/76, and the last 9 have been below 120/80. Diastolic hasn't been above 80 in 2 weeks.

I wish I know if ACV was the factor, but it sure as hell didn't hurt!!!

acp

Congratulations!

I am so happy for you! :bouncing:
You MUST be doing something right. Don't change a thing! (Including taking your acv).

Flowergirl

Terrible relapse. After a B reading of 111/65 today I was overjoyed. But then for some reason I checked about 20 minutes later: 131/74. I then checked 30 minutes later: 143/77!!!

Now I am confused and depressed. What can cause this? Anxiety?

Terrible relapse. After a B reading of 111/65 today I was overjoyed. But then for some reason I checked about 20 minutes later: 131/74. I then checked 30 minutes later: 143/77!!!

Now I am confused and depressed. What can cause this? Anxiety?

acp,

Any number of things and activities can boost your BP. What did you do between readings? What did you eat and drink?

We all take our health seriously. It's only natural for us to worry. It's a vicious circle, though. Obsessing about our health (or lack of) is going to increase our anxiety, which, in turn, will have a negative effect on our BP. With each setback it becomes more difficult to stay focused and remain enthusiastic. (speaking from personal experience here). It is up to us to take responsibility for our own health and try to stay in control of the situation. Sometimes it means going through a
bunch of ups and downs. :eek:

You may feel confused, but don't allow yourself feel depressed! Remeber, it is positive attitude that enables you to work toward your goals!

Flowergirl

How does the ACV lower blood pressure?
Is it a diuretic effect? Just wondering?

Also, does anyone get their ACV from Trader Joes? - that is the closest
health food store near me.

Leea

Am I to understand that if you take acv,you can come off your meds.? That is if it works for you.I got some acv by Bragg it was 5.49 a quart which if it works is great!I am on two different meds. for hb.What dosage to y'all think I should start out with?I took one tbs. at lunch & supper.Thanks

Am I to understand that if you take acv,you can come off your meds.? That is if it works for you.I got some acv by Bragg it was 5.49 a quart which if it works is great!I am on two different meds. for hb.What dosage to y'all think I should start out with?I took one tbs. at lunch & supper.Thanks


Nobody really knows how it works, and indeed ACV has a LOT of detractors. Scientists who have analyzed it say the "stuff" like potassium in it is in far too minute quantities to affect blood pressure.

BUT, another take is that ACV is like coffee, or wine. These drinks have HUNDREDS of substances in then, that may work synergistically, (both good and bad ways) on the body. I suspect that is the case with ACV: its the combination of stuff, no matter how minute for each one, that does the trick.


I would NOT drop your meds BTW while taking ACV until the doctor gives you an all-clear!

Hi everyone...great forum! I would like to try ACV for bacterial infection, maybe candida, but I have low blood pressure. Will it lower it more?? Its hard to find something to work besides antibiotics...hopefully someone could help...thanks

Question about apple cider vinegar. How can you take your BP Med's with this. Is it safe to take with all BP med's and if not- who do you ask if it is OK. My doctor would not know. I would love to try this but am scared to take it along with my med. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Pat

Pat,
Do you eat ketsup, Bar b que sauce, mustard. They all contain Apple cider and or other kinds of Vinegar. I really don't thinks it's an issue with BP meds, I take 4 different kinds and have seen no ill effects.
Good Luck

Patti,

How can you take your BP Med's with this. Is it safe to take with all BP med's

You do not need to take it with your BP meds! You can add 1-2 tbsp of the ORGANIC type only (unfiltered) to a large glass of water, add some honey...presto! Delicious and refreshing drink!

As far as I know it's safe. It really works and is effective for a number of ailments. It helps lower cholesterol, helps reduce blood pressure and inflammation among other things.

A lot of people swear by it. It has helped me.

Flowergirl

Thanks I really want to try it but thought since it had alot of potassium in it it would go not go with my BPM. even if you did not take them together. I guess I will try 1tsp and see if it does anything to me...
thanks again
Pat

Yes I do eat small amounts of those items but have heard that potassium does not go well with all BPM.

Thanks
Pat