Posted on 03/17/2024 8:40:58 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
An experimental study, released today, looks into whether apple cider vinegar could be effective for weight loss, reduce blood glucose levels and reduce blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides).
The results suggest it could reduce all three—but it might not be as simple as downing an apple cider vinegar drink a day.
A group of scientists did a double-blinded, randomized, clinical trial in a group of overweight and obese young people aged from 12–25 years.
Researchers randomly placed 30 participants in one of four groups. The participants were instructed to consume either 5, 10 or 15ml of apple cider vinegar diluted into 250ml of water each morning before they ate anything for 12 weeks. A control group consumed an inactive drink (a placebo) made (from lactic acid added to water) to look and taste the same.
After a period of three months apple cider vinegar consumption was linked with significant falls in body weight and body mass index (BMI). On average, those who drank apple cider vinegar during that period lost 6–8kg in weight and reduced their BMI by 2.7–3 points, depending on the dose. They also showed significant decreases in the waist and hip circumference.
The authors also report significant decreases in levels of blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol in the apple cider groups. This finding echoes previous studies. The placebo group, who were given water with lactic acid, had much smaller decreases in weight and BMI. There were also no significant decreases in blood glucose and blood lipids.
From animal studies, it is thought the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar may affect the expression of genes involved in burning fats for energy.
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
Here’s the deal:
If ACV helps, it should be a tell that there’s something wrong and prompt action to correct it.
NOT take ACV to mask other problems with the endocrine system.
The long-term effects of this are unknown, including the effects upon the esophagus.
I think the benefit is primarily from acetate, which some people can get from gut bacteria converting some types of fiber.
It would seem simply adding it into finished food or drink could work. It wouldn’t have a strong flavor, but you still get the acetate ingredients.
I have been using apple cider vinegar capsules, trialling them.
I used to do a shot of apple cider vinegar (Mrs. Bragg’s) daily. At first taste it tastes like vinegar, but then the after taste is pure apples. I always thought that peculiar, but delightful. I stopped because I was worried it would hurt my teeth, but I can dilute. May give it another shot.
"Jarvis's 1958 book Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health was on The New York Times Best Seller list for two years,
ultimately selling over one million copies, more than 245,000 copies in a single year, and was still in print as of 2002.
Wrote one reviewer, "Pliny, the ancient Roman originator of the doctrine of signatures, used honey and vinegar to cleanse the system and promote good health. D. C. Jarvis, M.D. in Folk Medicine has re-popularized the use of honey and apple cider vinegar in modern times."
I've had this book for over 30 years - but discontinued acv bc of the taste...
bfl
Shoot. That was a thing 40 years ago. A book, “Folk Medicine” by Jarvis.
Have been taking a swig of raw organic apple cider vinegar every day for years. Throw in cold pressed organic coconut oil (tblspn). No clue about helping with weight loss, don’t have extra, being pretty much a carnivore also helps (beef centric by choice).
Stay healthy my friends!
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