THE MIRROR – Gastroenterologist Edwin K McDonald IV says apple cider vinegar “is not pixie dust, but it’s also not snake oil,” reports Surrey Live.
As with so many things, the truth is somewhere in the middle.
It may help lower blood sugar levels
There is evidence to suggest that apple cider vinegar can help reduce blood sugar levels. In a BBC experiment led by Dr James Brown from Aston University, participants who consumed apple cider vinegar saw a 36% decrease in blood sugar uptake after eating, over a 90-minute testing period.
Another small study published in the Journal of the American Association of Diabetes in 2004 also indicated that apple cider vinegar could lower post-meal blood glucose levels. The research involved providing subjects with a meal consisting of a bagel, orange juice, and butter.
May help reduce cholesterol
One particular study showed these effects to be more pronounced in individuals with type 2 diabetes, with the most significant improvements seen after consuming a daily dose of 15 milligrams of ACV for more than eight weeks. Researchers reported in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies: “We found that ACV consumption significantly decreased serum total cholesterol.”
May aid weight loss
In a 2018 study, researchers from Iran published findings in the Journal of Functional Foods that suggest apple cider vinegar, when paired with a calorie-restricted diet, may help reduce appetite, body weight, BMI, hip circumference, and plasma triglyceride levels, while increasing HDL-C (good cholesterol) in overweight or obese individuals.
The scientists also proposed: “An implication of this is the possibility that ACV could be used as an adjunctive therapy in concomitant with RCD or other standard way of weight management therapy..” …
