Increased AMPK activation has been shown to help reduce fat storage (especially dangerous belly fat), increase insulin sensitivity (to lower blood glucose), reduce cholesterol/triglyceride production, and suppress chronic inflammation. 7,23 All of these factors underlie the lethal diseases of aging.
Apple cider vinegar is often used to kick start a slow stomach. Though acidic in nature, it also has an alkalizing effect that helps settle indigestion. 1  Add one tablespoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a cup of water. 2  Mix in one teaspoon of raw honey. 3  Drink this solution two to three times a day for quick relief.
1 Stir a teaspoon of baking soda into a glass of water and drink it. This solution neutralizes stomach acid and helps relieve gas and bloating. Add a few drops of lemon to dispel some of the gas before it hits your stomach.  Sometimes sipping a plain old cup of hot water eases indigestion.