What we know: No clinical evidence links ACV to reduced blood pressure in human beings. What’s the claim? That ACV alters the enzymes behind high blood pressure.
Changes like eating healthily and exercising more, he explains, are essential there is no silver bullet for weight loss. Goodman says, because of its probiotic powers and high levels of antioxidants, but it won’t transform your body. Older research backs this up, having found that vinegar helped people feel fuller after meals. A 2018 study (with 39 subjects) found that consuming the stuff and cutting 250 calories a day was more effective than reducing calories alone the authors suggest that ACV reduces hunger. What we know: There is little scientific evidence for using ACV specifically for weight loss, Johnston says, but it shows some promise. What’s the claim? That ACV makes you feel fuller with less food. To add it to your diet, she recommends drinking 1 to 2 Tbsp of ACV diluted in water. Vinegar may be useful,” she says, since all vinegars contain it. This effect is linked to acetic acid, a by-product of fermentation, notes Carol Johnston, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at ASU’s College of Health Solutions, who has studied ACV. Should you try it? Sure, but not to replace medication, balanced meals, or a doctor. That’s especially helpful for those with type 2 diabetes, but everyone can benefit from fewer swings, especially after meals. This probably happens because vinegar delays stomach emptying, allowing the body to better metabolize glucose from the bloodstream, says Dennis Goodman, M.D., a cardiologist and clinical professor and director of integrative medicine at NYU Langone Health. What we know: A few small, older studies found that drinking vinegar in general, before or at mealtime, could reduce blood sugar spikes and stabilize glucose after eating. What’s the claim? That ACV regulates glucose, with short- and long-term benefits. So is ACV worth trying, or does it strike a sour note? To Stabilize Blood Sugar Some claims (like warding off cancer) have zero research to back them up, while others are murkier, couched in pseudo-scientific language and personal success stories. One of these, apple cider vinegar (or fermented apple juice), has had remarkable staying power, with purported benefits both big and small. Home cooks and health nuts have pinned their hopes on many miracle foods through the years: kale, spirulina, bonemeal. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below."