New Study Finds Apple Cider Vinegar May Assist in Weight Loss

A recent research study delves into the potential weight loss benefits of apple cider vinegar, a health remedy with a long historical background dating back to use by Hippocrates. Published in the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health journal, the study examines the effects of apple cider vinegar on weight loss, blood sugars, and blood lipids.

Conducted in Lebanon, the study involved a double-blinded, randomized, clinical trial with participants aged 12-25 who were overweight or obese. Each group of participants consumed varying doses of apple cider vinegar daily for 12 weeks, diluted in water, with significant findings reported at the end of the trial period.

Participants who consumed apple cider vinegar experienced substantial weight loss, reduction in BMI, and significant decreases in waist and hip circumference. Moreover, they showed lowered levels of blood glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol, highlighting potential health benefits from the vinegar intake.

While the results are promising, the study limitations include the narrow age group studied and the absence of dietary and exercise specifics of the participants. Concerns regarding dental health due to the vinegar’s acidity were also mentioned as a possible side effect.

Further research is needed across different age groups with controlled diet and exercise for robust evidence to recommend apple cider vinegar as a weight loss aid. Despite the study’s positive outcomes, caution is advised in making individual health decisions based on these findings.