Cider Vinegar Diet: Does It Really Help You Lose Weight?

At some point in your life, you have probably already had someone who preached the various benefits of apple cider vinegar.

This so-called liquid gold is very popular as a treatment against acne, against dandruff, against sunburn and for weight loss. People add apple cider vinegar or, as fans know, apple cider vinegar, tea, hot water, smoothies, and sometimes just spicy.

If you're not familiar with cider vinegar, it's a cider blend with yeast added to start the fermentation process. The taste is not what most of us would call "nice", but people are still hooked on the substance and its benefits.

Men's Health has asked an expert to determine if apple cider vinegar is really a "quick fix" for losing weight or just another fad.

The science behind "liquid gold"

Carol Johnston, Associate Director of the Nutrition Program at Arizona State University, said that it was proven that acetic acid targeted body fat and could therefore help people with a high blood pressure. weightloss.

Apple cider vinegar has a small amount of acetic acid that can activate your metabolism to help your body use fats as a form of energy rather than storing them, explains Johnston.

In a study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, people lost an average of 1.8 kg in 12 weeks after consuming one to two tablespoons of diluted cider vinegar daily.

The acetic acid contained in vinegar is beneficial because it can control your appetite and is more effective when it is badociated with starchy foods. The acid slows the digestion of starch, helping you feel full longer, Johnston explained. Drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal rich in starchy foods can make you less prone to craving sweets, as some evidence shows that it helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Does it really work?

As long as weight loss results are immediate, experts say it's worth it.

"This is not a quick fix for losing weight," Johnston said. "I saw in my studies a very modest weight loss, from one to two pounds [450 to 900 grams] after 12 weeks, "she added.

In simple terms, the hot topic of apple cider vinegar is not a magic weight loss solution. Experts at Arizona State University agree that a change in your diet and your exercise routine would be a lot more beneficial than taking vinegar injections, although studies show that it can help the weight loss process.

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