Balsamic Vinegar - Health Benefits

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

Real balsamic vinegar is produced in the Italian provinces of 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 greatly appreciated for its unique composition. Balsamic contains the following vitamins and minerals:

• 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 a product prepared under industrial conditions differs from the original one, since it may include wine vinegar, preservatives, flavorings, colorings, because of this, its useful properties are significantly reduced.

The product has a large number of healing qualities, while it has practically no contraindications. Both that, and another we will consider below.

Useful properties of balsamic vinegar

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

1. It is an antiseptic, due to which it can be used externally for healing wounds of various origins.
2. Helps the body absorb food that is hard to digest.
3. Helps alleviate the condition with diseases of the throat.
4. It is used as a means to combat extra pounds.
5. Helps get rid of cellulite.
6. Lowers cholesterol.
7. Used in the treatment of diseases of the circulatory system.
8. Helps 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. It is used as an aphrodisiac.
13. Strengthens the immune system.
14. Reduces the risk of inflammation.

Balsamic is very beneficial effect on the work of almost all systems and internal organs.

Gastrointestinal tract

1. Normalization of bowel function.
2. Stimulating the production of digestive enzymes.
3. Elimination of acid reflux.
4. Extension of the feeling of satiety after eating food, which allows you to get rid of extra pounds.
5. Normalization of metabolism due to the active production of digestive juices.
6. Normalizing the pH level and activating the production of a large amount 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 food before adding food, adding a little honey.

Circulatory system

1. The fight against hypertension and hypotension.
2. Helping the body to absorb the necessary trace elements: 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, which prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
5. Body rejuvenation - balsamic prevents the aging of cells.
6. The breakdown of protein into amino acids, thereby improving metabolism.
7. Anti-inflammatory effect.

Heart and blood vessels

• normalization of cholesterol;
• pressure reduction;
• prevention of hardening of the walls of blood vessels.

Researchers from Japan nevertheless proved that if you regularly use high-quality balsamic, then your blood pressure may drop by about 20 mmHg.

The product is a good prevention against diabetes:

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

Balsamic vinegar is successfully used in cosmetology. Well-known cosmetology firms often add it to the composition of various products that accelerate the process of cell recovery.

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

Important! Balsamic vinegar has good antifungal and antibacterial qualities, so it helps to speed up the healing process of various wounds. To do this, a teaspoon of balsamic should be diluted with 250 ml of water. Thus, an excellent disinfectant will be obtained, which should be applied externally.

All of the above qualities are available only in real balsamic vinegar. A product that 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:

• increased acidity, gastric ulcer;
• duodenal ulcer;
• allergic to the product.

In order to avoid poisoning, you can take only 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 complicate delivery. However, from the point of view of science, this opinion has not received evidence. In small quantities, balsamic vinegar can even benefit expectant mothers, as it contains less sodium than other sauces and is present in iron.

Balsamic application

For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, the use of balsamic is based on its healing qualities. At home, the product is used in the following ways.

1. Disinfection of wounds. It is applied in the form of compresses. To prepare the product, you need to mix balsamic vinegar with olive or linseed oil in a ratio of 1: 2. Apply the mixture on a gauze napkin 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 to destroy pathogens in the wound, prevent the development of an abscess, accelerate the process of skin regeneration.
2. Gargling. To prepare a product with which you can gargle, mix 15 ml of balsamic vinegar with a glass of warm boiled water, add a teaspoon of honey. Gargle with the resulting mixture. The procedure should be performed every hour. This method will help with bacterial diseases of the respiratory tract.
3. Peeling for the skin. To prepare a cosmetic product for the face, you need to take a sterile gauze napkin, make cuts in it for the eyes and mouth. Soak it with 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 product is absorbed into the code.Wipe the skin with a napkin or a special wash puff to remove dirt 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 a peeling at most once a month.

To summarize, it should be said that balsamic is not only a seasoning with excellent taste and actively using in cooking, but also a tool that has many healing properties. Its use will be of great benefit in cases of inflammation, age-related changes, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and the endocrine system.

Video: how to make balsamic sauce