Apple Cider Vinegar can lower blood sugar levels
evidence
The Claim
It's commonly believed that apple cider vinegar can help manage blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for people with diabetes. The claim is that vinegar improves insulin sensitivity, thereby reducing blood sugar spikes after meals.
Origin
This belief is supported by some small-scale studies and has been perpetuated by health blogs and alternative medicine advocates.
What Science Says
Some small studies and pilot trials suggest a potential for apple cider vinegar to modestly lower postprandial blood glucose levels. However, the effect sizes are generally small, and more robust, large-scale studies are needed to confirm these findings. The American Diabetes Association does not officially recommend using apple cider vinegar as a treatment for diabetes.
Verdict
Partially True
Sources
- PMID:38028980 The improvement effect of apple cider vinegar as a functional food on anthropometric indices, blood glucose and lipid profile in diabetic patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
- PMID:38966098 Apple cider vinegar for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
- PMID:39949546 Effects of apple cider vinegar on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.