Apple Cider Vinegar for Joint Pain

[itself]

There is a large thread going on bentrideronline on the benefits of two tsp of apple cider vinegar a day for aches and pain in the joints. Some are finding it works better the glucosamine/chondrotin. And, relief within just a few days.

I mixed mine in orange juice yesterday, not bad at all. I'm going to give it a try as Cosaminin DS is might expensive. Apparently using ACV is an old time rememdy.

Lisa

[tulip]

I don't know about joint pain, but my mother drinks it and always has as long as I can remember (in water), and she's the healthiest person I know. Have you seen a doctor about the pain, though?

[itself]

Gosh tulip, I am not in constant pain or anything. I use glucosamine/chondrotin as a health benefit to lubricate the joints. The ACV sounds like an added benefit after an active hike/bike where I might get muscle sore or achy knees. I understand that ACV is great for acid reflux too!

Lisa

[staceysue]

One of the doctors I used to work with couldn't say enough about the health benefits of 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day - not just for joint pain but for a lot of things. If I was a more organized person I would drink it every day but I keep forgetting. Maybe I should go get some now.

[rubywagon]

I use it to wash my hair but had no idea about helping with joint pain. Thanks for the tip. I will most definitely try this!

[aeiea]

Not that this is the same thing, but kombucha, which has a slightly vinegary taste and may share similar properties with apple cider vinegar, has also been known to help with a number of health issues.

I can't speak for joints as I've been riding as long as I've been drinking kombucha, but in the past, whenever I caught a virus (which was often -- weak immune system), I knew I was in for a long haul -- weeks sometimes.

Then, after kombucha (and cycling, and yoga), no sickness. I got flu-like symptoms last week, after a long and stressful plane trip, and I upped my kombucha consumption and the illness only lasted two days. Two days! And I didn't even feel that bad.

The taste, in my opinion, is delicious, so feel free to give it a whirl. I like the synergy's strawberry serenity one.

ETA: a quick google search shows that kombucha is also known to help relieve joint pain.