Some research shows that apple cider vinegar shots may help regulate blood sugar and raise "good cholesterol," but these effects are minimal and should not be used as treatment.

Officials across the United States are urging consumers to be cautious before drinking unpasteurized apple cider this fall. Here's what to know.

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Apple cider vinegar is one of those common household items that has so many uses that it's no surprise it's a timeless trend on social media. You've probably seen the TikTok videos and content on apple cider vinegar's many health benefits and other ACV hacks.

Unlike apple juice, apple cider is unfiltered and sometimes unpasteurized. That means bacteria from the apples or other sources can sometimes find its way into the raw juice, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Apple cider is sometimes sold unpasteurized, which can be dangerous for some people Marina Watts is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on Bustle,