Aimlessly scrolling through my phone one day, I came across a tweet that read, “If you don’t drink apple cider vinegar, I’m judging you.”

I was a little taken back because I never heard of drinking vinegar. That sounded absolutely disgusting, and besides, what was even the point?

A dozen questions began to ring off in my head, and a few seconds later, I turned to Google to research the reasoning for why someone would drink apple cider vinegar. I came across some of the beneficial aspects of areas that I knew could really help me. I was still skeptical, so I went into more research about people’s reviews on using apple cider vinegar in the ways that I was interested in doing so.

After reading many success stories of people raging about this stuff, it put a sense of hope into me. The next day, I went out and purchased a bottle of apple cider vinegar, with the full intent to drink it.

Let’s set one thing straight: “drinking” apple cider vinegar does not mean to casually take swigs from the bottle. In fact, drinking it straight puts you at risk of burning your esophagus. There are individuals that prefer to take apple cider vinegar like a shot, but they would be better off dropping a tablespoon into a glass of water. Distilling it is the recommended way of intake, and squeezing a little lemon juice in there as well can mask the bitter taste that apple cider vinegar is known for.

Drinking a distilled glass once every morning and night can really give your health a boost. Here are five reasons on why you should start drinking apple cider vinegar.

1. It clears up your acne

After using apple cider vinegar daily for a week, I realized that my skin was starting to look brighter and I was also noticing a decreased size in blemishes. Bad acne has been genetically passed on to some members of my family, and my brother managed to clear up a large portion of his skin with the help of ACV.

2. It aids in the process of weight loss

Drinking a glass of apple cider vinegar before meals at the start and end of the day suppresses your appetite, therefore making smaller portions more fulfilling. Drinking apple cider vinegar consistently also assists in an increase of your metabolism.

3. It can boost your energy

The potassium and enzymes found in apple cider vinegar can relieve that weary feeling that certain days may bring. Mixing a tablespoon of ACV in the morning can energize you without the need for caffeine.

4. It can improve heart health

According to a World Health Organization journal, heart disease is the most common cause of premature death. By drinking apple cider vinegar on a constant basis, it can lower blood pressure, which is a common cause of heart disease.

5. It minimizes bad breath

If proper oral hygiene just isn’t cutting it, then drinking apple cider vinegar should be the next thing to try. Apple cider vinegar can kill the bacteria that is causing your mouth to exude an unpleasant smell.