Health Benefits and Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar

10. Lowers blood cholesterol

Apple cider vinegar has the power to decrease low-density lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol and increase high-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol. This can help people with abnormal cholesterol levels and those with diabetes, which causes lower levels of HDL cholesterol and raises LDL cholesterol.

Study participants show significant reductions in cholesterol and triglyceride levels after three months of ACV consumption, but anyone with existing health issues should speak to a doctor before making this change in their diet. Positive changes could be due to the vinegar's antioxidant properties. Eating a heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich diet with leafy greens, blueberries, and broccoli, for example, would further support arterial and vascular health.