Apple Cider Vinegar contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus that your body needs. It helps reduce pain. Along with beta-carotene and acetic acid, it is also rich in antioxidants, which resist the damaging effects of free radicals, preventing the cell and tissue damage commonly found in arthritis. It is also said to help weight loss. Drink it on an empty stomach so it can benefit and boost the ability of the body to process food.