Apple Cider Vinegar

[sfm]

I know there is a list of safe vinegars, but I wanted to double-check as I've only been gluten free for a few months, so I'm still learning.

Someone suggested apple cider vinegar for acid reflux, and I bought Braggs, which is high quality and contains only apple cider vinegar (some have a mix of apple cider and grain vinegars, which I hear can be wheat). It seems to be helping with the reflux - I have been unable to discontinue prilosec for over a year without becoming very ill. The last few days I've discontinued it and have been okay on the apple cider vinegar - still figuring out the amounts, as different sources cite different daily amounts. Too much can have a laxative effect.

I am having a gluten-like reaction today. I think it may have been a cold medicine I bought - I forgot to read the ingredients, and discovered that it had starch in it - could be wheat starch, right? But I wanted to know if anyone knows anything about a reaction to apple cider vinegar; I don't want to rule it out if I don't know.

Thanks-

Sheryll

[tarnalberry]

I don't know whether or not the food labeling laws extend to drugs - I don't know that they do. I would recommend calling the drug manufacturer on that starch (though there's no guarantee it's wheat, it could be).

The apple cider vinegar, however, is safe, especially if it's pure cider vinegar as it's just made from apples.

[CarlaB]

Bragg's is gluten-free. I'm glad to hear it's working for your acid reflux!!! It works for mine and my daughter's, too.