APPLE CIDER VINIGAR?

newpolston

So I have done some research about apple cider vinegar and how it helps with weight loss and I wanted to see if anyone has tried using it in their diet and if it has worked?

nomeejerome

Weight loss? No.
Sauces and such? Yes.

bio_fit

Weight loss? No.
Sauces and such? Yes.

+1

jlshea

I tried it for a few months, mixing it with water. Its not good. Its not horrible with fruity fuzzy water but it gets old fast. I did not notice any really great health improvments.

SamanthaD1218

It works wonders on getting salt stains removed from your winter boots or your coat! Are your black suede/cloth boots spotted with gray stains from the winter? Rub a little apple cider vinegar on them and they'll look like new

Weight loss - nope.

mccindy72

So I have done some research about apple cider vinegar and how it helps with weight loss and I wanted to see if anyone has tried using it in their diet and if it has worked?

Everything in moderation and eating at a calorie deficit helps with weight loss.

Tophielicious

Yes absolutely Apple Cider Vinegar.

Take 2/3 cup of it, add 2/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup a ketchup, 3tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp caribbean Pick A Peppa sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp of pepper. Combine and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Now you know my sauce recipe. I recommend dousing a pork shoulder in this and slow cooking for like 8 hours, drain most of the juices in-between and shred with a fork.

just_Jennie1

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a meal lowers blood glucose levels that spike when you eat.

The "weight loss" part is because it makes you feel full after you ingest it.

It's also supposed to:

- cure the hiccups
- help stomach problems (if it's a bacterial issue)
- prevents indigestion
- clears a stuffy nose
- soothe a sore throat
- beat exhaustion
-cuts down on nighttime leg cramps

So there ARE benefits to drinking it.

Dragonwolf

There actually have been a couple of small human and animal studies that suggest it may help.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19661687 :

Body weight, BMI, visceral fat area, waist circumference, and serum triglyceride levels were significantly lower in both vinegar intake groups than in the placebo group. In conclusion, daily intake of vinegar might be useful in the prevention of metabolic syndrome by reducing obesity.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19469536 :

AcOH administration inhibited the accumulation of body fat and hepatic lipids without changing food consumption or skeletal muscle weight.

There are also a couple of other studies that show positive effects on blood glucose levels in Diabetics. It's not much, though, and I don't have the details of the studies to see how valid they are in terms of their processes (ie - was the human one calorie controlled?), so take it for what it is - some potential positive correlation, but not necessarily definitive.

That said, apple cider vinegar has many uses that stretch far beyond weight loss, including as an upset stomach remedy, fabric softener, hair conditioner, and versatile food ingredient. So, use it for its other benefits, and if helping weight loss does happen to be one, then that's just icing on the proverbial cake. :drinker:

JesterMFP

I love it on salads. Also red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Not too much at once though because I don't think it's great for your teeth.

bio_fit

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a meal lowers blood glucose levels that spike when you eat.

The "weight loss" part is because it makes you feel full after you ingest it.

It's also supposed to:

- cure the hiccups
- help stomach problems (if it's a bacterial issue)
- prevents indigestion
- clears a stuffy nose
- soothe a sore throat
- beat exhaustion
-cuts down on nighttime leg cramps

So there ARE benefits to drinking it.

The key part of this quote is 'supposed to'. In Europe, manufacturers can't make any health claims about apple cider vinegar because there is no solid evidence to back it up.

jorralee

I've tried just for the health benefits but I find the taste pretty awful so I gave my bottle away.

jayjay12345654321

The debate has been raging since the 1950s when it was promoted in a health book. If there are any benefits, they would only be found in the raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with the mother. I'm not saying The Mother does anything special, but for certain any distilled vinegar is like the next and just an acid to be added to foods and salad dressings.

bio_fit

There actually have been a couple of small human and animal studies that suggest it may help.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19661687 :

Body weight, BMI, visceral fat area, waist circumference, and serum triglyceride levels were significantly lower in both vinegar intake groups than in the placebo group. In conclusion, daily intake of vinegar might be useful in the prevention of metabolic syndrome by reducing obesity.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19469536 :

AcOH administration inhibited the accumulation of body fat and hepatic lipids without changing food consumption or skeletal muscle weight.

There are also a couple of other studies that show positive effects on blood glucose levels in Diabetics. It's not much, though, and I don't have the details of the studies to see how valid they are in terms of their processes (ie - was the human one calorie controlled?), so take it for what it is - some potential positive correlation, but not necessarily definitive.

That said, apple cider vinegar has many uses that stretch far beyond weight loss, including as an upset stomach remedy, fabric softener, hair conditioner, and versatile food ingredient. So, use it for its other benefits, and if helping weight loss does happen to be one, then that's just icing on the proverbial cake. :drinker:

But then there is also a study that linked it to a 4.4 fold increase in the risk of bladder cancer - so you know, swings and roundabouts.

ndj1979

no...

caloric deficit for weight loss...

knra_grl

It works wonders on getting salt stains removed from your winter boots or your coat! Are your black suede/cloth boots spotted with gray stains from the winter? Rub a little apple cider vinegar on them and they'll look like new

Weight loss - nope.

this is a great tip thanks!

SueInAz

I've tried just for the health benefits but I find the taste pretty awful so I gave my bottle away.

That's too bad. It's great for salad dressings, brining a turkey or the awesome looking sauce mentioned earlier in the thread. I'm going to have to give that one a try!

GoMizzou99

no...

caloric deficit for weight loss...

^^^this^^^

Calories in < calories out = weight loss
...it's really that simple.

kgreenRDLDN

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before a meal lowers blood glucose levels that spike when you eat.

The "weight loss" part is because it makes you feel full after you ingest it.

It's also supposed to:

- cure the hiccups
- help stomach problems (if it's a bacterial issue)
- prevents indigestion
- clears a stuffy nose
- soothe a sore throat
- beat exhaustion
-cuts down on nighttime leg cramps

So there ARE benefits to drinking it.

There is no evidence to support the myth that Apple Cider Vinegar lowers blood sugar levels. It can help stomach issues but its not from a bacterial issue, its from low stomach acid. as for the other things you listed...not sure but its probably doubtful

jorralee

I've tried just for the health benefits but I find the taste pretty awful so I gave my bottle away.

That's too bad. It's great for salad dressings, brining a turkey or the awesome looking sauce mentioned earlier in the thread. I'm going to have to give that one a try!

I actually haven't tried to use it as a dressing... I only tried it with water or just a spoonful every day. I might try it again for sauces or dressings that are low in calories. Thanks for the tip!

vienna_h

Its amazing for your hair and scalp. Even for your face as a toner, if you can stand the smell....

auddii

Yes absolutely Apple Cider Vinegar.

Take 2/3 cup of it, add 2/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup a ketchup, 3tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp caribbean Pick A Peppa sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp of pepper. Combine and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Now you know my sauce recipe. I recommend dousing a pork shoulder in this and slow cooking for like 8 hours, drain most of the juices in-between and shred with a fork.

In for the sauce recipe. Just bought a pork loin.

ninerbuff

Tastes great with fried fish.

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bcattoes

I use it quite frequently for salad dressings and such. I've never noticed any weight loss advantage. I used it just as much while packing on the lbs as taking them back off.

Vinegar, like most fermented foods, is good for gut health.

BlueBombers

Weight loss? No.
Sauces and such? Yes.

:flowerforyou:

GiveMeCoffee

Yes absolutely Apple Cider Vinegar.

Take 2/3 cup of it, add 2/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup a ketchup, 3tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp caribbean Pick A Peppa sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp of pepper. Combine and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Now you know my sauce recipe. I recommend dousing a pork shoulder in this and slow cooking for like 8 hours, drain most of the juices in-between and shred with a fork.

Definitely in for the sauce recipe ... will be making a pork shoulder this week!!!

player30

Pickle juice is a delicious way to get your ACV. But sodium goes up too.

Dragonwolf

There is no evidence to support the myth that Apple Cider Vinegar lowers blood sugar levels.

Actually, its antiglycemic properties are one of the most studied benefits.

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1785201/

Dragonwolf

But then there is also a study that linked it to a 4.4 fold increase in the risk of bladder cancer - so you know, swings and roundabouts.

Since you're so specific, can you link the study? The only reference I find to ACV's effect on bladder cancer is in an uncited WebMD article and a couple of blogs, though one of the blogs does mention that said study is epidemiological, which is kind of questionable, especially in light of the fact that laboratory tests suggest cancer preventative properties.

To note, according to the ACS, 90% of bladder cancer patients are over 55, with the average age at diagnosis being 73, but the prevalence rate is 1 in 26 in men and 1 in 90 in women (on the "upside," bladder cancer has a very high survival rate, not dropping below 50% until stage III and still having a 15% at stage IV). That said, the ACS also cites smoking, workplace environment, age, race, and gender being the largest risk factors. I would like to think that if the ACS found any credibility to the study with ACV, that they'd sponsor other research, given the prevalence of this type of cancer, but if you're that worried about it and are a white male over 55 (in which case, you're probably screwed, anyway), and you feel better not consuming ACV, go for it. Personally, I don't think an epidemiological survey is strong enough evidence of a link to warrant cutting it out, but that might just be me.

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladdercancer/detailedguide/bladder-cancer-key-statistics
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladdercancer/detailedguide/bladder-cancer-risk-factors

bio_fit

But then there is also a study that linked it to a 4.4 fold increase in the risk of bladder cancer - so you know, swings and roundabouts.

Since you're so specific, can you link the study? The only reference I find to ACV's effect on bladder cancer is in an uncited WebMD article and a couple of blogs, though one of the blogs does mention that said study is epidemiological, which is kind of questionable, especially in light of the fact that laboratory tests suggest cancer preventative properties.

To note, according to the ACS, 90% of bladder cancer patients are over 55, with the average age at diagnosis being 73, but the prevalence rate is 1 in 26 in men and 1 in 90 in women (on the "upside," bladder cancer has a very high survival rate, not dropping below 50% until stage III and still having a 15% at stage IV). That said, the ACS also cites smoking, workplace environment, age, race, and gender being the largest risk factors. I would like to think that if the ACS found any credibility to the study with ACV, that they'd sponsor other research, given the prevalence of this type of cancer, but if you're that worried about it and are a white male over 55 (in which case, you're probably screwed, anyway), and you feel better not consuming ACV, go for it. Personally, I don't think an epidemiological survey is strong enough evidence of a link to warrant cutting it out, but that might just be me.

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladdercancer/detailedguide/bladder-cancer-key-statistics
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladdercancer/detailedguide/bladder-cancer-risk-factors

The study itself is: Radosavljevic V, Jankovic S, Marinkovic J, Dokic M. Non-occupational risk factors for bladder cancer: a case-control study. Tumori. 2004;90:175–180. You can find the abstract here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15237578

I can't access the paper itself, but I found the citation via this paper: Carol S. Johnston, Cindy A. Gaas, Vinegar: Medicinal Uses and Antiglycemic Effect, MedGenMed. 2006; 8(2): 61.


No, it isn't enough evidence to warrant cutting it out. Equally, there is isn't enough evidence to support all these benefits that people are claiming, to warrant including it. Which is my point Just balancing out the debate.

hep26000

I put it on my face before bed and it has helped a lot with my adult acne. I still get breakouts but not as much as before and they dry out really quick if I do get them. My face was horrible before and now it is just okay. I wish I could stop breaking out already. I am 30 freaking years old...