Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Taking it before meals, especially when diluted in water or sparkling water (a tip from @benbikmanphd), can blunt the post-meal spike in glucose and insulin while also helping you feel fuller.
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Taking it before meals, especially when diluted in water or sparkling water (a tip from @benbikmanphd), can blunt the post-meal spike in glucose and insulin while also helping you feel fuller.
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Taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before meals can noticeably reduce blood sugar spikes
where if you take a couple tablespoons before your most starchy meal, you absolutely could compare the glucose curve from one day to the next and you'll see that it's significantly lower with just that tart little bit of drinking.