Apple Cider Vinegar for Health and Beauty: Recipes for Weight Loss, Clear Skin, Superior Health, and Much More—the Natural Way (2015)

Is Apple Cider Vinegar A Probiotic?

A common misconception about apple cider vinegar is that it is a probiotic, when in fact it is a prebiotic. Prebiotics promote healthy digestion by encouraging and aiding the growth of good bacteria in our guts. Probiotics on the other hand are the good bacteria. The key ingredient in apple cider vinegar is the pectin from the apples it is made from. Pectin slows nutrient absorption because it binds to products in our digestive tract that our bodies cannot make use of, such as cholesterol, toxins, pathogens, and harmful bacteria. Once the pectin from the apple cider vinegar binds to the unwanted product, it carries it from our bodies by way of our regular bowel movements. This leaves the probiotics in our digestive systems to grow, flourish and keep us healthy.