Written By: Alexa Romig
Edited By: Zemen Habtemariam, Kenneth Dandurand
Weight loss, blood sugar control, reduced bacteria growth, improved digestion, clear skin, and COVID-19 prevention; all that and more have been claimed to be linked with apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation. The real question is if ACV really does provide those amazing benefits or if it all is just simply another trend. Here we will discuss some of the most common myths about ACV and give guidance towards healthy habits that can improve your health.
If you or someone you love is looking for a way to live a healthy lifestyle, at this time ACV might not be the cure-all it is made out to be. Based on what information has been established to date, clear guidance is not available at this time to make a recommendation for ACV supplementation. Instead focus on more researched healthy lifestyle habits like increased physical activity, a well-balanced nutritious diet, and limited alcohol and caffeine consumption.
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About the Author:
Alexa Romig, Pharm D Candidate 2023
Clinical Pharmacy Associate, Student Rotation
Alexa Romig is a fourth-year pharmacy student in the distance program at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. She has a Bachelor's in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She recently completed a pharmacy practice experience in drug information with Clinical Pharmacy Associates, Inc. Originally from just outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota, she currently resides in Maryland with her husband and dog, She is driven to pursue pharmacy by a passion to help others and an interest in further understanding the human body. Outside of pharmacy, her hobbies include golfing, baking, working out and exploring the great outdoors. After graduation, Alexa hopes to pursue a career in retail pharmacy and potentially some form of research.
Zemen Habtemariam, PharmD
Pharmacy Practice Fellow for Clinical Pharmacy Associates
Dr. Zemen Habtemariam, PharmD, is a Pharmacy Practice Fellow for Clinical Pharmacy Associates. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from University of Maryland, College Park and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. He serves as the Pharmacy Practice Research Fellow for Clinical Pharmacy Associates, Inc. He has had broad range of pharmacist experience in community, managed care, and clinical trial settings. He has previously served as the Pharmacist of Record on multiple investigational drug trials. He also assisted in coordinating transitions of care for atypical antipsychotic patients for the Maryland Medicaid Peer Review Program, and conducted comprehensive medication reviews for Spanish-speaking patients for AdhereHealth
Kenneth Dandurand, RPh, MS
Co-Founder and CEO of Clinical Pharmacy Associates, Inc. and Co-Founder and President of MedNovations, Inc. Board Member Asperger/Autism Network
Ken is an ASHP residency trained clinical pharmacist with a BS from Northeastern University and a Master’s from Oregon State University. As an entrepreneur and researcher for 35 years he co-founded Clinical Pharmacy Associates and MedNovations successful leaders in providing direct pharmaceutical care via tele-pharmacy. He is dedicated to improving the delivery of medication therapy management to consumers. To that end, Ken has authored a chapter in the Book “Misadventures in Health Care: Inside Stories” titled “Prescription for Error.”