I am 27 weeks pregnant and have been drinking unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. Is this dangerous? What should I check?

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I took about 1 tbsp diluted in a large glass of water per day x4 days for heartburn. Since I found that the vinegar was not pasteurized, I stopped using it.

Emmanuelle Laflamme · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your question! I have to admit that I don't have much knowledge in this field (besides the fact that I also took cider vinegar in water for some time). The principle of pasteurization consists in a heat treatment of a product to eliminate certain bacteria. In my opinion, depending on the quantity you took and the short duration, I wouldn't worry. The digestive system is still very efficient at killing pathogens. To be on the safe side, I would suggest checking with a nutritionist or your doctor at your next appointment. I hope this helps a little :) Have a good day, Emmanuelle