The effect

The effect of vinegar is based on its ingredients and their specific action. Nutrient-rich types of vinegar such as apple vinegar are particularly popular in the treatment, as they achieve particularly good results. In order for the ingredients to work well, they must not be damaged or lost in the process of formation.

Therefore, one should make sure that the vinegar has not been heated, that it is naturally cloudy and that it is of organic quality. Considering the positive effects on wound healing, vinegar works by providing the skin with nutrients such as vitamins or minerals that are urgently needed for the formation of new tissue or scar tissue. For this reason vinegar can also be used to improve the quality of the skin or hair.

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial as well as antimycotic effects can be explained by an increased amount of acid, which prevents the growth of harmful organisms. This is also the type of effect when vinegar is used as a household remedy for colds and gargling. When vinegar is mixed with water and applied to the skin or wounds to cool them, the effect is that heat is drawn from the body as it evaporates. Other effects like the positive influence on the lowering of the blood sugar or the Cholesterins as well as the lowering of the blood pressure are not finally clarified or partly still unclear.

The side effects

If vinegar is used correctly, no side effects are usually to be expected. In general, vinegar itself has hardly any side effects, and the severity of these is kept within reasonable limits.However, some side effects can have unpleasant consequences. If vinegar is consumed in excessive amounts, increased consumption of, for example, alcohol can have an irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the stomach and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract.

The slightly acidic properties of vinegar can also cause a disturbed barrier function of the skin, resulting in open, painful areas. If the vinegar is also consumed too much, the blood sugar level can be reduced too much, with its typical consequences. However, this side effect occurs only rarely. If the vinegar is applied to the skin, a colonization with harmful bacteria or fungi can occur in the affected area even after the use of the vinegar has ended. However, this also occurs only very rarely.