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Apple Cider Vinegar Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Enzymedica

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Apple Cider Vinegar is a dietary supplement by Enzymedica with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support, weight management, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 162 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Apple Cider Vinegar. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: apple cider vinegar. The capsules also include three inactive ingredients — cellulose, water, and rice concentrate — which are fillers and binders to hold the supplement together.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Apple Cider Vinegar's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports digestion and weight loss.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dyspepsia, Obesity, Gastric health, Metabolic support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Apple Cider Vinegar is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Apple Cider Vinegar is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that apple cider vinegar works for the claims often made about it. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for acne, athletic performance, cognitive function, dental plaque, depression, or atopic dermatitis (eczema).

That doesn't mean it doesn't help — it means the science isn't settled in the data we have.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

In the amounts used in food, apple cider vinegar is generally well tolerated. Short-term use at medicinal doses also appears tolerable.

However, large doses taken over a long time are not well studied and may pose risks. One documented case involved someone who drank 250 mL daily for 6 years and developed dangerously low potassium, elevated renin levels, and osteoporosis (weak bones).

When applied to skin undiluted, apple cider vinegar can cause chemical burns and irritation, especially over repeated or longer exposure. The safety data on large supplement doses is limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using high amounts.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Apple Cider Vinegar

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Apple Cider Vinegar.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 162 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your medications if you take digoxin (Lanoxin) for your heart, diuretic drugs (water pills) for blood pressure, insulin for diabetes, or other antidiabetes medications. All of these have documented interactions with apple cider vinegar, with digoxin and diuretics carrying the most serious risk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take digoxin, insulin, diuretics, or diabetes medications, check with your pharmacist before starting this product — the potassium and blood-sugar effects matter. If you're otherwise interested in apple cider vinegar supplements, stick to amounts you'd eat in food, take them short-term, and avoid applying it directly to your skin.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Apple Cider Vinegar, straight from the product label.

Brand Enzymedica
Barcode (UPC) 670480100820
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 296452
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
670480100820
IngredientAmount% DV
Apple Cider Vinegar710 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Rice Concentrate

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Enymedica Natural Digestive Health & Wellness

Formula

Made from Raw - Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar with the "Mother" 10 real apples in every bottle Made with USA grown apples

Why Enzymedica? The Power of Nature Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a traditional folk remedy that has been shown to support digestion and weight loss. Real Apples A single bottle of Enzymedica's ACV capsules is produced from 10 real apples that are pressed and fermented. We strive to provide the greatest benefits intended by nature.

Contains "the Mother" & her 4 organic acids: Acetic, lactic, citric, malic Yes

Formulation

Supports digestion & weight loss One dose is comparable to 1 oz of liquid

Non GMO Certified by NSF

Vegan Dietary Supplement

Teeth Friendly Liquid ACV has been shown to cause damage to tooth enamel. Capsules eliminate that challenge by bypassing your teeth and delivering the ingredients exactly where they need to go. Bad Taste? No Problem Vinegar isn't always tasty. ACV capsules don't have a bad taste, and art simple to swallow.

Contains NO: Gluten, milk, casein, soy, egg, artificial colors or flavors

Added sugar No

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Certified by NSF

Autism Hope Alliance AHA

FDA Statement of Identity

Vegan Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: Take 2 capsules with each meal. Each dose is equivalent to 1 oz of liquid Apple Cider Vinegar.

Precautions

Consult with physician if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Please keep out of reach of children

Storage

Keep closed in dry place; avoid excessive heat.

General Statements

Enzymedica Supports Vitamin Angels Proud Supporter Green Mountain Energy

Let's compare apples to apples Ours Theirs? Comparison Chart Features and Benefits Ours 1 oz shot Liquid ACV ACV Competing Gummy Added Sugar No Yes Teeth Friendly Yes No ? Contains "The Mother" & Her 4 Organic Acids: Acetic, Lactic, Citric, Malic Yes ? Organic USA Grown Real Apples Yes ? ?

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Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Interacts with
162 drugs
710 mg per serving

Apple cider vinegar is a fermented apple product that many people use hoping to help with blood sugar, weight, or digestion. The evidence for most of...

Apple Cider Vinegar monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Rice Concentrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica Drug Interactions

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162Drugs
89 Moderate 73 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Apple Cider Vinegar with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Apple Cider Vinegar4 drug types · 162 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar could decrease potassium levels, increasing the risk of toxicity with digoxin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. There is some concern that people taking apple cider vinegar along with potassium depleting diuretics might have an increased risk for hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Theoretically, concomitant use of apple cider vinegar with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
A case of hypokalemia related to chronic use of apple cider vinegar has been reported. Theoretically, overuse of apple cider vinegar concomitantly with insulin might increase the risk of hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking apple cider vinegar with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Apple cider vinegar might reduce fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and decrease gastric emptying in people with diabetes. However, not all research agrees. Theoretically, it might have additive effects on glucose levels when used with antidiabetes drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Apple Cider Vinegar, from the product label.

Enzymedica

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Name
Enzymedica, Inc.
Street Address
771 Commerce Drive
City
Venice
State
FL
ZipCode
34292
Phone Number
1-888-918-1118
Web Address
enzymedica.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica: Common Questions

Does Apple Cider Vinegar by Enzymedica interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Apple Cider Vinegar has a known interaction with 162 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Apple Cider Vinegar contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is apple cider vinegar safe to take long-term?
Not at large doses. Food amounts are fine, and short-term medicinal use seems tolerable. But one documented case showed that chronic high-dose use (250 mL per day for 6 years) caused dangerously low potassium, elevated renin, and weak bones. There's limited safety data on supplement doses over time, so talk with your doctor about your dose and how long you plan to use it.
Can I use apple cider vinegar topically, like on my skin?
Not without caution. Applied to skin undiluted, it can cause chemical burns and irritation. One case reported a chemical burn from a single application, and another involved a teenager who developed skin erosion after 3 days of topical use. If you're considering it for skin, ask your doctor or dermatologist first.
Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to say whether it works. Some research suggests it might lower blood sugar, but not all studies agree. If you have diabetes or take blood-sugar medication, don't assume it'll help — and definitely talk to your pharmacist before using it, because the combination could lower your blood sugar too far.
Will this supplement help my acne or skin condition?
We don't have reliable evidence that it does. The science isn't established for acne, eczema, or other skin uses, so we can't say whether it works.
What's the difference between using apple cider vinegar in cooking and taking it as a supplement?
The amounts matter. Cooking amounts are generally safe and well tolerated. Supplement doses, especially large or long-term ones, have limited safety data and can cause problems like low potassium. If you're using it medicinally rather than in food, treat it as a medication and discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
Is there safety data on apple cider vinegar during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The data we hold doesn't address pregnancy or breastfeeding safety for this supplement. Talk with your doctor or midwife before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.

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Apple Cider Vinegar's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Apple Cider Vinegar 11 references
  1. Lhotta K, Hofle G, Gasser R, Finkenstedt G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia, and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80:242-3. PubMed
  2. Hill LL, Woodruff LH, Foote JC, Barreto-Alcoba M. Esophageal injury by apple cider vinegar tablets and subsequent evaluation of products. J Am Diet Assoc 2005;105:1141-4. PubMed
  3. Hlebowicz J, Darwiche G, Björgell O, Almér LO. Effect of apple cider vinegar on delayed gastric emptying in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol 2007;7:46. PubMed
  4. Johnston CS, Kim CM, Buller AJ. Vinegar improves insulin sensitivity to a high-carbohydrate meal in subjects with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:281-2. PubMed
  5. Lhotta, K., Hofle, G., Gasser, R., and Finkenstedt, G. Hypokalemia, hyperreninemia and osteoporosis in a patient ingesting large amounts of cider vinegar. Nephron 1998;80(2):242-243. PubMed
  6. Bunick CG, Lott JP, Warren CB, et al. Chemical burn from topical apple cider vinegar. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012;67(4):e143-4. PubMed
  7. Feldstein S, Afshar M, Krakowski AC. Chemical Burn from Vinegar Following an Internet-based Protocol for Self-removal of Nevi. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015 Jun;8(6):50.
  8. Luu LA, Flowers RH, Kellams AL, et al. Apple cider vinegar soaks [0.5%] as a treatment for atopic dermatitis do not improve skin barrier integrity. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019;36(5):634-639. PubMed
  9. Hadi A, Pourmasoumi M, Najafgholizadeh A, Clark CCT, Esmaillzadeh A. The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021;21(1):179. PubMed
  10. Feise NK, Johnston CS. Commercial vinegar tablets do not display the same physiological benefits for managing postprandial glucose concentrations as liquid vinegar. J Nutr Metab 2020;2020:9098739. PubMed
  11. Gheflati A, Bashiri R, Ghadiri-Anari A, Reza JZ, Kord MT, Nadjarzadeh A. The effect of apple vinegar consumption on glycemic indices, blood pressure, oxidative stress, and homocysteine in patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia: A randomized contro

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