What is ‘The Mother’?
If you read anything about apple cider vinegar, chances are you’re going to come across ‘The Mother’.
Also known as acetic acid, ‘The Mother’ is the wispy, stringy bits floating around in your vinegar, but don’t let that put you off!
The Mother is full of gut-friendly probiotics and has several potential health benefits, including:
- Improving digestion1
- Supporting the immune system2
- Improving nail and skin health
Lowering blood sugar3
- Providing other nutrients like amino acids and magnesium4
- Aiding weight loss5
- Supporting heart health6
However, some apple cider vinegar products have had The Mother filtered out in processing, so check before you buy.
What are apple cider vinegar gummies?
Apple cider vinegar gummies are simply chewy, sweet-like supplements that contain apple cider vinegar extract.
What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar gummies?
Apple cider vinegar gummies have their own unique benefits when compared to other ACV products, including:
- None of the taste of apple cider vinegar
- Usually flavoured and pleasant to take
- Great for those who can’t swallow tablets
- Can contain extra nutrients
- Easy to control dosage
- Good for travel or taking ‘on the go’