{"id":508422,"date":"2026-05-22T22:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/varicose-veins-the-home-remedy-with-apple-cider-vinegar-that-improves-the-appearance-of-your-legs\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T22:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:24:51","slug":"varicose-veins-the-home-remedy-with-apple-cider-vinegar-that-improves-the-appearance-of-your-legs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/dominican-news\/health\/varicose-veins-the-home-remedy-with-apple-cider-vinegar-that-improves-the-appearance-of-your-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"Varicose veins: the home remedy with apple cider vinegar that improves the appearance of your legs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A clinical trial conducted in Turkey reveals that the\u00a0external application of apple cider vinegar<\/strong>, used in conjunction with the usual medical treatment, helps to\u00a0reduce symptoms and\u00a0<\/strong>anxiety\u00a0related to appearance<\/strong>\u00a0in people with varicose veins.<\/p>\n\n\nThe investigation, registered in the United States National Library of Medicine<\/strong> and published in the scientific journal Complementary and Alternative Medicine Based on Evidence, responds to the lack of scientific evidence<\/strong> on this remedy that enjoys widespread popularity in the management of venous problems.\n\nIn the study, 80 patients diagnosed with varicose veins participated under a controlled protocol.\n\nThe research included 80 patients<\/strong> diagnosed with varicose veins at the cardiovascular surgery clinic of the Yeni Hayat Private Hospital<\/strong>.<\/a>\n\nThe participants were randomly divided into two groups: one applied apple cider vinegar<\/strong> to the affected area twice a day for a month, while the other only received conservative treatment<\/strong>, without additional intervention.\n\nThere were no significant differences in age, gender, or clinical status between the two groups, which allowed for reliable comparison of results<\/strong>.<\/a>\n\nThe authors of the study warn that natural treatments should always be used under medical supervision. (Illustrative Image Infobae\n\n\n

How was apple cider vinegar applied in the clinical study?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\nAccording to the protocol, the patients in the intervention group raised the affected leg and wrapped the area with a cloth dampened in apple cider vinegar<\/strong>, keeping it on for thirty minutes, twice a day, for a month.\n\nThis procedure was carried out under weekly telephone follow-up to check for proper application and rule out possible allergies<\/strong>.\n\nThe evaluation method included internationally validated scales, such as the Visual Analog Scale<\/strong> (VAS) for pain<\/strong> and the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale<\/strong> (SAAS), applied before and after the intervention.\n\nVaricose veins are a common venous condition that can affect the quality of life of those who suffer from them.\n\nThis is how changes in pain<\/strong>, itching, heaviness<\/strong>, skin pigmentation, and anxiety<\/strong> related to physical appearance were quantified.\n\n\n

These benefits could be related to the refreshing sensation that occurs on the skin when in contact with vinegar<\/strong>, but they are not signs of the elimination of varicose veins<\/strong>. According to specialists, there is no home remedy that eliminates varicose veins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of patients were overweight or obese and apple cider vinegar showed greater effectiveness in relieving discomfort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\nAccording to the National Library of Medicine<\/strong>, the study confirmed that the presence of overweight or obesity did not alter the positive results of apple cider vinegar<\/strong> in the decrease of symptoms.\n\nThe evaluation showed that, although all patients improved<\/strong>, the difference was greater in those who added apple cider vinegar<\/strong> to their routine recommended by the treating physician.\n\n\n

This improvement encompassed both\u00a0physical discomfort<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0aesthetic perception<\/strong>, without any documented\u00a0risks<\/strong>\u00a0being detected under this application protocol. Natural products are often used to support the management of chronic discomfort, but it is necessary to consult specialists before use. (Illustrative Image Infobae)<\/p>\n\n\nIn both groups, reductions in pain, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with varicose veins were reported. However, the group that used apple cider vinegar showed greater decreases<\/strong> in discomfort such as cramps, leg fatigue, itching, heaviness, and changes in skin pigmentation.\n\nThe authors highlight that 67.5% of the patients<\/strong> were overweight or obese at the beginning of the study, without this condition modifying the benefit<\/strong> observed with apple cider vinegar.\n\n\n

Complementary Therapies and Scientific Support: Apple Cider Vinegar Does Not Replace Conventional Medicine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\nThe team led by scientist Derya Atik points out that complementary and alternative medicine is common among adults, who use products such as apple cider vinegar<\/strong>, garlic or aloe vera even without sufficient scientific support<\/strong>.\n\nApple cider vinegar contains phenolic compounds<\/strong> antioxidants, pectins, and organic acids that possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory<\/strong> properties. The aesthetic perception of the legs can influence the emotional well-being of patients. (Illustrative Image Infobae)\n\n\n

Although previous research has focused on the metabolic effects of apple cider vinegar on cholesterol and blood pressure, this study represents one of the first scientific analyses <\/strong>on its specific external use in varicose veins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\nThe results suggest that it can enhance the benefits of conventional treatment<\/strong>, as long as medical indications are followed<\/strong> and precautions<\/strong> are taken to rule out allergies.\n\n\n

Supplement, not a substitute: specialists warn about responsible use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\nThe research emphasizes that alternative treatments should not replace validated medical care<\/strong>.\n\nThey should be used under approval<\/strong> and professional supervision. Experts warn that the indiscriminate use<\/strong> of home remedies without support or guidance can lead to serious and unwanted consequences<\/strong>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A clinical trial conducted in Turkey reveals that the\u00a0external application of apple cider vinegar, used in conjunction with the usual medical treatment, helps to\u00a0reduce symptoms and\u00a0anxiety\u00a0related to appearance\u00a0in people with varicose veins. The investigation, registered in the United States National Library of Medicine and published in the scientific journal Complementary and Alternative Medicine Based on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":133556,"featured_media":508423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[37165],"tags":[43701],"class_list":["post-508422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-varices"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phj1q1-28gm","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RHULPXJLXBA75BWXAYJTSLBX3A.avif","dum_api":{"author_name":"Yerandi Santana","author_image":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-13-at-5.35.07-PM-96x96.jpeg","categories_name":["Health"],"featured_media_url":"https:\/\/cdn.deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/RHULPXJLXBA75BWXAYJTSLBX3A.avif"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/133556"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=508422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508422\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/508423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=508422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=508422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=508422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}