One defining ingredient could explain vinegar’s health benefits: acetic acid. After it’s swallowed, acetic acid turns into acetate, a fatty acid that’s good for digestion, metabolism, and energy ...

Its primary component, acetic acid, gives it that distinctive tangy ... ACV is acidic, and consuming it could exacerbate acid reflux symptoms in some people. Moreover, excessive use of ACV may lead to ...

Apple cider vinegar does have certain healthful properties, which are largely due to its acetic acid content ... a registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells ...