Balsamic Vinegar - Health Benefits and Harm

Balsamic vinegar, also known as “balsamic”, is a refined thick seasoning that has a dark color, sweet and sour taste and aroma with notes of fruit.

This balsamic vinegar is produced in the provinces of Italy - Modena and Redo-Emilia.

Due to the beneficial qualities of balsamic, it can be used in the treatment of certain diseases, used in cosmetology and cooking.

Properties of balsamic vinegar and its composition

The product is very much appreciated for its unique composition. Balsamic contains the following vitamins and beneficial trace elements:

• saccharides;
• pectins;
• anthocyanins;
• B vitamins;
• vitamins A and C;
• acetic acid;
• tannin;
• antioxidant substances;
• polyphenols;
• pyruvic acid;
• calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, manganese, copper, phosphorus and other trace elements.

It should be taken into account that the product prepared in an industrial environment is different from the original, since it may contain wine vinegar, preservatives, flavoring agents, dyes, because of this its useful properties are significantly reduced.

The product has a large number of healing qualities, while it has virtually no contraindications. Both will be considered below.

Useful properties of balsamic vinegar

The product has a beneficial effect on the body, because it has the following medicinal qualities:

1. It is an antiseptic, so that it can be applied externally to heal wounds of various origins.
2. Helps the body to digest food that is hard to digest.
3. It helps to alleviate the condition of diseases of the throat.
4. It is used as a means to combat overweight.
5. Helps to get rid of cellulite.
6. Lowers cholesterol.
7. Used in the treatment of diseases of the circulatory system.
8. It helps to improve memory.
9. It has a sedative effect.
10. It is considered an effective tool that is used as a preventive measure against cancer.
11. Prevents reproduction and causes the death of pathogens.
12. Used as an aphrodisiac.
13. Strengthens the immune system.
14. Reduces the risk of inflammation.

Balsamic has a very positive effect on the work of almost all systems and internal organs.

GIT

1. Normalization of the functioning of the intestine.
2. Stimulating the production of digestive enzymes.
3. Elimination of acid reflux.
4. Prolonging the feeling of satiety after eating a meal, thereby getting rid of extra pounds.
5. Normalization of metabolism, thanks to the active development of digestive juices.
6. Normalization of the pH level and activation of the production of large amounts of hydrochloric acid due to the presence of acetic acid in the composition - as a preventive measure against heartburn, you can take one tablespoon of balsamic, before eating, by adding a little honey.

Circulatory system

1. The fight against hypertension and hypotension.
2. Help the body to assimilate the necessary micronutrients: calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the heart muscle.
3. Providing the necessary amount of antioxidant substances, including quercetin, which increase the body's defenses.
4. Lowering cholesterol, thereby preventing the development of atherosclerosis.
5. Rejuvenation of the body - balsamic prevents cell aging.
6. The splitting of the protein into amino acids, thereby improving metabolism.
7. Anti-inflammatory effect.

Heart and vessels

• normalization of cholesterol levels;
• lowering pressure;
• warning of hardening of the vessel walls.

Researchers from Japan still proved that if you regularly use high-quality balsamic, the blood pressure indicators can drop by about 20 mm Hg.

The product is a good prevention against the occurrence of diabetes:

1. Provides protection against damage to the cells of the pancreas.
2. Promotes insulin production in the required amount.
3. If you take balsamic vinegar regularly for a long time, your blood sugar level will drop significantly.

Balsamic vinegar is successfully used in cosmetology. Well-known cosmetology companies often add it to a variety of products that accelerate the process of cell repair.

At home, it can also be included in popular recipes. For cosmetic purposes, its use is quite simple - just add a couple of drops in the usual means - cream or shampoo (prevents hair loss).

Important! Balsamic vinegar has good antifungal and antibacterial qualities, therefore it helps speed up the healing process of various wounds. To do this, a teaspoon of balsamic should be diluted with 250 ml of water. Thus, you get an excellent tool for disinfection, which should be applied in an external way.

All of the above qualities are only present in this balsamic vinegar. The product, which is obtained under industrial conditions, has no such characteristics.

Contraindications

There are several cases in which the use of balsamic is contraindicated. These include the following:

• acidity, peptic ulcer;
• duodenal ulcer;
• product allergy.

In order to avoid poisoning, you can only take a high-quality product, which is obtained from natural ingredients.

It is believed that balsamic should not be used by pregnant women. Some believe that the product can lead to more difficult delivery. However, evidence from the point of view of science has not received this opinion. In small quantities, balsamic vinegar can even benefit future mothers, because it contains less sodium than other sauces, and is present in the composition of iron.

Balsamic application

For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes the use of balsamic is based on its healing properties. At home, the product is used by the following methods.

1. Wound disinfection. It is used in the form of compresses. To prepare the tool, you need to mix balsamic vinegar with olive or linseed oil in a ratio of 1: 2. Apply the mixture on a gauze cloth and attach to the affected area, put cotton wool on top and fix. Leave on for 4-5 hours. Then change the compress to a new one.This method will help destroy pathogens in the wound, prevent the development of an abscess, and speed up the process of skin regeneration.
2. Gargling. To prepare the means with which you can gargle, you need to mix 15 ml of balsamic vinegar with a glass of warm boiled water, add a teaspoon of honey. The mixture obtained gargle. The procedure should be carried out every hour. This method will help with bacterial diseases of the respiratory tract.
3. Peeling for the skin. For the preparation of cosmetics for the face you need to take a sterile gauze napkin, make it slots for eyes and mouth. Soak it in balsamic and apply to the skin of the face. After a quarter of an hour, remove the compress. After the procedure, you do not need to wash your face with water for 60 minutes, so that the remaining remedy is absorbed into the code. It should be wiped with a cloth or a special sponge for washing to remove impurities and toxins from the epidermis. An hour after the procedure, it is recommended to wipe the skin with ice cubes or wash it with cold water. It is recommended to do such peeling a maximum once a month.

Summing up, it should be said that balsamic is not only a seasoning, which has excellent taste and is actively used in cooking, but also a tool that has many healing properties. Its use will bring great benefits in inflammation, age-related changes, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and the endocrine system.

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