Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar is just not a popular salad dressing, but it is thought to work for weight loss, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Balsamic Vinegar Overview
Balsamic vinegar is made from wine vinegar blended with grape juice and caramel. Traditional balsamic vinegar is made from fermented white Trebbiano grapes.
Balsamic vinegar is used most often for weight loss, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Balsamic vinegar is thought to work for weight loss in part by slowing the rate at which food moves from the stomach to the intestine and by promoting a feeling of fullness. Balsamic vinegar is thought to work for type 2 diabetes in part by improving the function of insulin-releasing cells and increasing insulin secretion. Balsamic vinegar has also been shown to have antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering effects.
There are no reports of significant side effects with balsamic vinegar.
Uses
Balsamic vinegar is used for weight loss, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Balsamic vinegar has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Balsamic vinegar may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Balsamic Vinegar
There are no reports of significant side effects with balsamic vinegar.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Balsamic Vinegar Interactions
No drug interactions have been determined by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Balsamic Vinegar Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using balsamic vinegar if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to become pregnant.
- Due to their acidity, excessive consumption of some vinegars has been shown to cause damage to the teeth.
