Cider decider

IMMUNOLOGIST Darshna

Yagnik, a senior lecturer at Middlesex University, began taking interest in Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) after it unexpectedly calmed her upset stomach.

Dr Yagnik’s research found that ACV killed as much E coli and MRSA in petri dishes almost as effectively as common antibiotics, but admitted that it was not clear how this would translate to the human body.

Other studies have found that ACV can help to normalise blood ­ sugar levels, reduce inflammation, aid weight loss and improve cholesterol levels.

University of Chicago Medical Centre agreed, in principle, that ACV had antibacterial properties, could boost weight­loss on a calorie ­ controlled diet and was able to “moderately” lower blood glucose levels.

But it had no effect on high blood pressure and could erode your tooth enamel, the Chicago doctors warned.

By Clinica Britannia