- A recent study suggests apple cider vinegar may aid weight loss by an average of 15 pounds over 12 weeks.
- Participants also experienced improvements in BMI, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.
- Experts urge caution due to study limitations and recommend further research to understand its full effects.
Apple cider vinegar, a trendy drink adored by many celebrities like Elizabeth Hurley, Jennifer Aniston, and Victoria Beckham, has been making waves in the health world.
But does it actually help with weight loss? A recent study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health suggests that it might.
In this study, researchers tracked the progress of clinically overweight and obese participants over 12 weeks.
They found that those who drank at least 10 ml of apple cider vinegar daily experienced an average weight loss of 15 pounds. That’s pretty significant!
But the benefits didn’t stop there. The participants also saw a decrease in their Body Mass Index (BMI), as well as improvements in their blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Even those who drank smaller amounts of the vinegar still saw some positive changes, although not as dramatic.
The study, conducted with 120 young people in Lebanon, shed some light on the potential benefits of apple cider vinegar for managing obesity and related metabolic disorders. However, it’s essential to note that the study had its limitations.
For instance, the participants had to self-report their diet and activity levels, which may not always be accurate. Plus, the study size was relatively small.
While the findings are promising, experts urge caution. Dr. Evangeline Mantzioris from the University of South Australia pointed out that the study was limited to a specific age group, so we can’t generalize the results to everyone.
Additionally, without more detailed information about the participants’ diets and exercise habits, it’s challenging to fully understand the vinegar’s impact.
Dr. Daisy Coyle from the George Institute for Global Health echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive studies across different age groups and demographics.
She also highlighted the importance of considering other lifestyle factors that could influence weight loss.
Prof. Helen Truby from the University of Queensland raised some concerns about the study’s design, suggesting that factors like pre-existing weight loss efforts or the use of weight loss medications could have influenced the results.
The study has sparked interest in further research on the topic. Scientists hope to explore the underlying mechanisms of apple cider vinegar’s effects and conduct more extensive studies in different populations.
