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Peanut butter and Jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Nutella and everything. The world is full of combinations that we all know and love — but some of the best combinations are the ones we aren’t so familiar with (and more often than not, those are the ones that are healthier for us). Apple Cider Vinegar and Turmeric are one such combo! Full of anti-inflammatory benefits and elements that nourish your microbiome, you can find these two ingredients used most often as a bitter morning drink. However, not everything good for you has to be done the hard way. With Enzymedica’s Capsule Apple Cider Vinegar and Aqua-Biome’s Fish Oil + Meriva Curcumin, you can reap these energizing benefits while skipping most (of the very few) downsides.
Apple cider vinegar is one of those things that you’ve got to learn to love; but when you do, oh, it loves you right back. It’s incredibly high in acetic acid, which has all sorts of benefits for overall health, but where apple cider vinegar is concerned, it has one main use: managing blood sugar levels for those who experience insulin resistance. Acetic acid slows the digestion and absorption process of sugars in the stomach, so after indulging in a particularly carb-y meal, apple cider vinegar can keep energy spikes and unhealthy cravings to a minimum. Interestingly enough, acetic acid is a natural regulator, slowing down the processes that need to and, for others, speeding them up: acetic acid also improves the rate of digestion for other foods, all through increasingly the acidity of the stomach. Another all-too-welcome contingency of acetic acid? Well, with the quickened digestion and the decrease in cravings, weight-loss is also a touted effect of apple cider vinegar supplements.
Turmeric is one of those spices that you’ve likely heard of because it’s been used in medicines and food preparations for almost as long as modern humanity has been around. Its oldest recorded use comes from the Vedic culture in India, where it was not only medicinal — but religious! This is the reasoning behind Turmeric’s prominent use in Ayurveda, an ancient medical system that focuses on the mind-body connection. Turmeric is grown in the tropics, and its bright yellow color is widely recognizable on spice racks as well as fabric dyes… but what makes it so magical? The answer is curcumin. Curcumin is anti-aging, anti-heart disease and, if you can believe it, anti-cancer! All of these benefits stem from curcumin’s status as one of the best anti-inflammatory ingredients out there.
What does anti-inflammatory mean, exactly? To answer that question, we must first look at inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to trauma from any source, whether it be microbial, autoimmune or physical. This has good effects, as it protects the body and works to heal the trauma, but it is also harmful as the inflammation cells emit chemicals that can further damage the body if misused. As one can imagine, our bodies in modern-day society are constantly battling a myriad of aggressors from environmental pollution, to the food we put into our bodies. Inflammation often runs rampant through our bodies, causing far more harm than good — which is why we need curcumin to help curb these negative effects by blocking the activation of these inflammation cells.
Apple cider vinegar and turmeric: wonderful on their own, but how well do they play together? There is a concept in the wellness and nutrition world known as bioavailability, which refers to how easily your body can absorb certain compounds. In its raw form, the curcumin in turmeric has relatively low bioavailability — but when paired with Aqua-Biome’s blend of omega-3 oils, your body can utilize far more of fat-soluble curcumin than it could before. Similarly, apple cider vinegar is a fermented prebiotic, while omega-3’s and fish oil are a probiotic: a perfect, symbiotic combination for your gut which means you’re reaping more of the benefits, more often.
By taking your apple cider vinegar and omega-3’s/turmeric in capsule form, you’re protecting the sensitive tissues of your throat and teeth enamel from the potentially harmful effects of acetic acid — not to mention, you bypass the bitter taste of both apple cider vinegar and turmeric, which can be this combination’s biggest hurdle. For some people with sensitive tastebuds, this makes all the difference between loving apple cider vinegar and turmeric and feeling the benefits throughout your body, life and wellbeing — or hating it, and sticking to the macaroni and cheese and PB&J’s instead.
