Does apple cider vinegar really help you lose weight?

Vinegar is a sour liquid containing acetic acid that is made via fermentation from a vast range of ingredients. You can find vinegar in the cuisines of a wide variety of cultures. Many groups around the world make some type of vinegar, either to use as a condiment or to help preserve other foods.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar made with crushed apples, yeast, and sugar. It's used as an ingredient in foods like salad dressings, pickles, and marinades.

For many years, people have also used it as a home remedy for everything from fighting germs to preventing heartburn. More recently, research has shown that apple cider vinegar might have some real health benefits, such as helping to reduce blood sugar levels and aid weight loss.

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 Some kinds of vinegar can also be a good source of antioxidants.

One study showed that taking apple cider vinegar twice a day helped people following a reduced-calorie diet lose a few extra pounds. But the study was small and short-term, following 39 people for 12 weeks.

Some researchers thought the vinegar's acetic acid might speed up metabolism. But the data didn't bear this out. It may be that people lost more weight because of the placebo effect. Or perhaps the acetic acid made them nauseated, which caused them to eat less.

Weight control. In the study that found weight loss benefits, people drank about 2 tablespoons of ACV a day – one before lunch and the other before dinner. Experts say that amount should be safe for most people.

Before use it consult with your doctor .