apple cider vinegar is **not an established treatment for constipation**.
Regular bowel movements depend more strongly on factors such as:
* Adequate dietary fiber
* Appropriate fluid intake
* Physical activity
* Regular eating habits
* Certain medications
* Underlying digestive health
If constipation becomes persistent, painful, or associated with blood in the stool or unexplained weight loss, it should be medically evaluated rather than repeatedly treated with home remedies.
## 5. What About “Low Stomach Acid”?
A popular explanation online says many digestive problems are caused by low stomach acid and that vinegar restores the correct
