Twice I asked my GP about dietary factors affecting arthritis. The answer: no clear evidence.
In online forums people talk positively about the benefits of cider vinegar for treatment of arthritis, usually mixed with a similar volume of honey to make it more palatable, hence honeygar a concatenation of the two products, though not 'vinney'.
Dosage rates? A tbs of vinegar twice a day.
People report a couple of weeks to see any difference.
The UK or US arthritis associations advise that vinegar has no benefit, in line with my GP. However there seems to be no harm in trying as long as the vinegar does not affect the uptake or metabolism of the other medicines. Then of course you realize that not all cider vinegars are the same - in particular you want one with all the crud left in, Sediments are good. Distilled vinegars are of no value. Preferably the vinegar should be cut with a honey made locally since it will provide protection against the allergens you're most likely to encounter. Right. I settled for Aspall's and Tesco's finest. Maybe one day I'll be wealthy enough to afford Manuka honey!
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