Fact Check: Can warm water with Apple Cider vinegar and Cinnamon Cure your hormones?
An Instagram post claims that warm water with Apple Cider vinegar and Cinnamon Cures your hormones. The claim is FALSE.
Claim
In an Instagram post it is claimed that warm water with Apple Cider vinegar and Cinnamon Cures your hormones. In the reel by drsunilkjindal it is said, "Want a baby? Just have this simple fertility drink every night before bed. It’ll cure your hormones. You know what it is? One glass of warm water with a spoon of apple cider vinegar and a bit of cinnamon. Know what it’ll do? It’ll reset your hormones, fix insulin resistance, help manage PCOS, improve testosterone. Want to know more about it? Because one small drink can change your life."
The claim can be seen here
Fact Check
The claim is FALSE. Apple cider vinegar and cinnamon may offer certain health benefits, but they do not "cure" hormones primarily because hormones are not a disease that can be cured.
What are Hormones?
Hormones are biologically active signaling molecules produced by various cells and tissues—traditionally by endocrine glands—that regulate physiological processes by transmitting information to target cells or organs. While originally defined as substances secreted into the bloodstream to reach distant targets, modern understanding recognizes that hormones can also act locally (paracrine or autocrine signaling) and may be produced by non-glandular tissues like adipocytes, kidneys, or osteoblasts. Their primary role is to maintain homeostasis and coordinate complex functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and behavior. However, the boundaries between hormones and other signaling molecules like cytokines, growth factors, or autacoids have blurred, as some compounds (e.g., erythropoietin, lipocalin-2, asprosin, fibroblast growth factor 23) exhibit hormone-like activities under certain conditions. Thus, while hormones are key messengers in multicellular organisms, defining them precisely remains challenging.
Responding to the claim Dr. Neeta Ravindranathan, Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum said, "Hormones are natural substances produced by various organs in our body that support the smooth functioning of the human body. Variations in hormone levels can occur normally—such as diurnal variations—or due to diseases affecting the respective organs. Natural remedies may influence these variations to a certain extent, but not in a definitive manner. Therefore, a thorough assessment of the individual, including clinical manifestations and hormone levels, should always be performed before making any treatment decisions. Evidence-based management is always recommended."
Dr. Leena Saju, Group Manager, Department of Clinical Nutrition, KIMSHEALTH further said, "Apple cider vinegar, when taken with a meal, may offer modest benefits for individuals with insulin resistance when paired with a balanced diet. ACV has been shown to reduce post-meal glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity (Carol et al., 2004). Insulin resistance is an underlying cause of PCOD. However, it is not a cure or a substitute for prescribed treatment. Some individuals may experience side effects such as gastrointestinal irritation.
Cinnamon is possibly effective in reducing fasting glucose levels in individuals with diabetes. It is generally considered safe, but caution is advised in people with diabetes, blood sugar dysregulation, or impaired liver function. It may also enhance the blood-thinning effect of warfarin. Cassia cinnamon is more biologically active than Ceylon cinnamon for blood sugar regulation."
Medical Dialogues Final Take
The claim that drinking warm water with apple cider vinegar and cinnamon can cure hormones is false. While these ingredients may offer some general health benefits, there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus to support the idea that they can regulate or "cure" hormonal health. Moreover, hormones are not a disease—they are naturally occurring substances in the body and therefore cannot be cured.
Hence, the claim is FALSE.
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