Three different doses of apple cider vinegar led to changes in body fat, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. During the study, participants lost between 6 to 8 kg in weight on average, and their body mass index decreased by 2.7 to 3 points depending on dosage.
Those who consumed a higher dose of 15 ml (equivalent to a tablespoon) experienced the greatest reduction in weight and body mass index over 12 weeks. On average, weight dropped from 77 kg to below 70 kg.
Dr. Abu Khalil added: "The sample for the study was small, which may limit the possibility of generalizing the results, and the 12-week duration is insufficient to measure the potential long-term effects of apple cider vinegar."
"These results indicate the potential benefit of apple cider vinegar in improving metabolic indicators related to obesity and metabolic disorders in people with obesity," Dr. added.
The study showed that consuming a drink with apple cider vinegar helped people with excess weight lose 8 kg over three months. Drinking one cup (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar before meals helped reduce body mass index, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol.
Dr. Roni Abu Khalil from USEK University in Lebanon noted that these results could form a basis for using apple cider vinegar in managing obesity, and could stimulate additional studies in this area.
Apple cider vinegar could be a very helpful supplement in the fight against obesity, having no side effects. It is expected that consuming apple cider vinegar will become a cheaper and simpler way to combat the crisis.
The study, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, examined the potential of apple cider vinegar in 120 young people suffering from excess weight or obesity with a body mass index between 27 and 34. Three out of four groups consumed apple cider vinegar once a day in doses of 5, 10, or 15 ml, prior to meals for 12 weeks, while the fourth group was given a placebo.
Participants recorded their diet in diaries and provided information on physical activity.
