Lower blood pressure and lose weight? Is apple cider vinegar worth drinking?

Asia Pacific Daily Twilight

If contemporary people recognize what is most important, it must be health. Over the years, chefs and fitness enthusiasts have paid more and more attention to the nutritional content of food, such as fish is rich in protein, kale is rich in minerals, and so on. Among them, they think that humble apple cider vinegar has a lot of benefits. But some claims, such as cancer prevention, are not supported by any research. So, is apple cider vinegar worth eating?

According to Yahoo News, some experts believe that a moderate intake of apple cider vinegar is good. However, eating too much can damage tooth enamel and exacerbate acid reflux. Let's take a look at the specific benefits.

Blood sugar is stable

Some small studies in the early days found that, in general, drinking a little vinegar before or with meals can reduce blood sugar peaks and maintain blood sugar stability. Dennis Goodman, M.D., a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health Center, explains that this may be because vinegar delays the emptying of the stomach and allows the body to better metabolize glucose in the blood. This is especially helpful for people with type 2 diabetes, but it is not a substitute for medication. Dr. Carol Johnston, a professor of nutrition at Arizona State University's School of Health Solutions, said she has been working on apple cider vinegar and recommends drinking 1 to 2 tablespoons of diluted anhydrous apple cider vinegar.

weight loss

Johnston says there's little scientific evidence that apple cider vinegar can be specifically used for weight loss, but it does work somewhat. A 2018 study found that eating some apple cider vinegar and eating appropriately every day was more effective than just reducing the diet, and researchers believed that apple cider vinegar could reduce hunger pangs.

Dr. Goodman believes that apple cider vinegar is indeed healthy because it is rich in probiotics and antioxidants, but a healthy diet and exercise are essential, and it is impossible to lose weight successfully with apple cider vinegar alone.

Lowers blood pressure

There is currently no clinical evidence that consumption of apple cider vinegar is associated with lowering blood pressure. But a 2001 study found that acetic acid may reduce high blood pressure in mice, but no humans have been involved in the experiment.

(Source: Asia Pacific Daily APDNEWS)