Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2196: Apple Cider Vinegar - What are the Benefits and Should I Consume it?
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Jun 30, 2023 AI Snips
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Vinegar's Historical Use
- Vinegar has a long history of use as a folk remedy.
- Ancient Spartans and Greeks reportedly consumed "black soup" containing vinegar, pig's blood, wheat, and salt.
Weight Loss Study Limitations
- A Japanese study linked apple cider vinegar consumption to weight loss.
- However, participants regained the weight afterward, questioning the vinegar's true effectiveness.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Blood Sugar
- Apple cider vinegar's acetic acid may help lower blood sugar levels by blocking sugar absorption.
- This potential benefit for diabetes management remains controversial and requires further research.