Like many stories worth listening to, this one starts witha glass of wine.

Revelers cracked it open to find the old wine was now a very sour liquid.

Thus, vinegar was bornand we’re really glad it was.

Elsbeth Riley

Today, vinegar is considered an affordable and accessible home remedy for an extensive number of ailments fromcanker sorestobloating.

What makes vinegar healthy?

That sour, biting flavor that accompanies vinegar, pickles, and even sourdough bread?

Megan Fahey, M.S., R.D., CDN

That’s acetic acid.

Health benefits and uses of vinegar.

Otherresearchhas indicated that a dose of vinegar before bedtime helps to lower waking glucose levels.

Vinegar may promote heart health.

One of the more impressive health benefits of vinegar may be its potential for preventingheart diseaseand improving heart health.

High triglycerides canincrease riskof heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Vinegar, however, has beenshown to4lower triglyceride levels.

Beyond that,animal studies5indicate that vinegar may help prevent high blood pressure.

Vinegar soothes sore throats.

Anecdotally, apple cider vinegar is a go-to home remedy for asore throat.

If you’re looking for relief, there’s no harm in trying one of these mixtures.

Do this a couple times per day, or as needed.

Vinegar has anti-cancer propertiesat least in animals.

While the clinical research is limited, vinegar may have a positive impact oncancer preventionand treatment.

Onestudyconducted in rats showed that the acetic acid in vinegar could actually kill cancer cells.

Anotherstudy6suggested that acetic acid has the power to stop cancer cells from growing in the lab.

Vinegar may help with bloating and heartburn.

If you’re prone to digestive woes, there’s a chance that vinegar can help.

Usage, consumption, and types.

Never drink it straight.

Be sure to dilute 1 tablespoon of vinegar with at least 1 cup of water before consuming.