Benefits of OG Fire Cider

The Process

The process of making OG Fire Cider involves a technique known as extraction. Extraction is a separation technique used to isolate a specific substance, or substances, from a mixture. In the case of fire cider, it’s the active compounds from herbs and vegetables that we aim to extract.

 Apple Cider Vinegar serves as an acidic medium that enhances the solubility of the target constituents, ACV retains many nutritional benefits of the original apple juice, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, B-vitamins, and antioxidants.

Our OG Fire Cider, extraction is set to age for 2-3 months then cold pressed and placed into glass jars.

Benefits of OG Fire Cider’s Active Compounds

1. Anti-Inflammatory Agents –Flavonoids, Phenolics

2. Antioxidants –Capsaicinoids, Phenolics

3. Immunomodulators –Flavonoids, Phenolics

4. Anitmicrobial Agents –Capsaicinoids, Allicin, and Alliin

5. Prebiotic/Probiotic Supporters –Flavonoids, Allicin, and Alliin

6. Vasodilation and Antithrombotic Effects –Capsaicinoids, Phenolics

These benefits contribute to a healthy immune system by reducing inflammation and free radicals within the body.

 In addition to immune health, fire cider could also support circulatory and cardiovascular health. Vasodilation represents a widening of the blood vessels, which improves blood flow, increasing circulation for those who run cold or have cold limbs in the winter.

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS IN OG FIRE CIDER

Garlic

Very rich in antioxidants. One of the well known active components of garlic is allicin, which can be found in freshly crushed garlic. garlic indeed has cardiovascular, anti-microbial and antineoplastic properties Allicin, a special compound that has been found to have extraordinary medicinal properties.           

Ginger

In fresh ginger, Phenolic compounds: These include gingerols, shogaols, and paradols. 

Onions

Part of what makes onions so healthy is that they contain flavonoids, glutathione, selenium compounds, vitamin E, and vitamin C.

Turmeric

Phenolic compound Curcumin is the natural compound found in turmeric and that's responsible for many of its health benefits and therapeutic effects. Active ingredient  “Curcumin has been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities and thus has a potential against various malignant diseases, diabetes, allergies,

Lemons/Limes

They are both excellent sources of vitamin C, B6, potassium, folate, flavonoids and the outstanding phytochemical, limonene.

Habaneros/Jalapenos

Capsaicinoids and also high in carotenes and minerals, the habanero pepper has several healing properties. Habanero peppers boost your metabolism, and offer sinus, headache, and arthritis relief as well as releasing endorphins.

Horseradish

Horseradish contains several nutrients, such as vitamins C and B1, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium and flavonoids.

 Celery root

A flavonoid nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber and vitamins B6, C and K. It’s also a good source of antioxidants and important minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium and manganese.

AVC

For centuries AVC has been used in cooking and medicine, having various healthful properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Vinegar can help kill pathogens, including bacteria. Vinegar is also a food preservative and the main substance in vinegar — acetic acid — can kill harmful bacteria or prevent them from multiplying.

Honey

Raw honey is full of vitamins and minerals, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral,

and makes a great, non-narcotic cough suppressant and throat soother.