The benefits of apple cider vinegar, according to a dietitian

If you’re up on the latest health and wellness trends, you’ve probably heard about the potential benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar for a couple of years now.

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In addition to consuming it in its natural state, you can also incorporate it into recipes, or you can opt for taking it in capsule or gummy form.

Be warned, though: not all forms of ACV-containing products are created equal, and consuming it in capsule or gummy form may not promote the long-term benefits you’re after. Read on to hear how a dietitian breaks it all down.

Benefits of apple cider vinegar pills

You’ve likely seen apple cider vinegar in the condiment section, and perhaps you’ve also found capsules in the vitamins and supplements aisle at the drugstore.

If you find you can’t handle the tanginess of liquid ACV, even if diluted, your next best bet is to opt for capsule form. But while capsule supplements can be comparable, you need to analyze the dosing carefully to get those same health benefits, Palinski-Wade warns.

“You’d want the supplement to contain 750mg acetic acid in one daily serving to provide the same potential benefits of the liquid ACV,” she explains.

Benefits of apple cider vinegar gummies

While Palinski-Wade doesn’t recommend ACV gummies as your main source to reap its benefits, they can be helpful for occasionally mixing things up if you prefer them in this form.

“Gummies typically contain only 5% acetic acid, which means you’d need to eat about 30 gummies to gain the health benefits of ACV,” she explains. “If you consumed that many gummies, you’d cancel out any potential health benefit due to the excess added sugar and calories you’d be taking in.”