{"id":58745,"date":"2023-06-07T09:30:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=58745"},"modified":"2025-10-14T18:02:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T22:02:05","slug":"apple-cider-vinegar-benefits-for-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"6 benefits of apple cider vinegar for men"},"content":{"rendered":"

People have consumed vinegar for thousands of years. This potent, fermented liquid takes center stage in sauces, salad dressings, and marinades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar that has gotten a lot of buzz over the last few years. Many wellness writers and influencers claim numerous apple cider vinegar benefits for men (and women). They say it\u2019s a cure for everything from <\/span>weight loss<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, is apple cider vinegar good for erectile dysfunction? What about other beneficial effects of apple cider vinegar for men? We asked healthcare professionals to weigh in on what ACV can (or can’t) do for men’s health.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is apple cider vinegar?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Vinegar is a fermented liquid that includes water, acetic acid, and tiny amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other naturally occurring chemical compounds. <\/span>According to Harvard T.H. Chan’s School of Public Health<\/span><\/a>, it has been used for more than 7,000 years as a preservative, medicine, and wellness beverage. Vinegar can be made by fermenting a variety of carbohydrates including apples, grapes, cherries, rice, and wheat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Apple cider vinegar comes from crushed apples, yeast, and sugar,” explains <\/span>Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN<\/span><\/a>, a nutrition consultant and writer based in Chicago. The mixture is fermented twice\u2014once into alcohol, then again to convert the alcohol into acid\u2014and tastes pungent and sour after completion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) comes in two forms: filtered and unfiltered. The difference is that unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains the “mother,” a sediment of bacteria and yeast. Shanta Retelny adds that the “mother” is said to have gut health benefits because ingesting it may add <\/span>probiotics<\/span><\/a> to the digestive tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These days, many people keep a bottle of ACV in the kitchen for cooking, pickling, topping on salads, and even disinfecting surfaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6 health benefits of apple cider vinegar for men<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many potential health benefits for men who want to incorporate ACV into their diets, and anecdotal accounts of its healing properties abound. However, apple cider vinegar should never be taken as a substitute for medication.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Like any natural remedy, many of the studies about apple cider vinegar are small, and the findings are not significant to support actual health claims for apple cider vinegar,” Shanta Retelny says. However, sometimes natural remedies are simply not given the attention and funding for large-scale clinical trials. People have reported personal health benefits from ACV for many years, and it may not hurt\u2014and might even benefit your health\u2014to add it to a healthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are six ways apple cider vinegar might benefit men.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Better weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the main claims about apple cider vinegar is that it can aid weight loss or weight management efforts. But what does the research say?<\/span><\/p>\n

In a <\/span>small study<\/span><\/a>, all 39 participants restricted their calorie intake for 12 weeks. Half the group also took two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with lunch and dinner. At the end of the study, the ACV group lost an average of \u200b\u200b8.8 pounds, while the other participants lost an average of 5 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, research on apple cider vinegar for weight loss and metabolism is limited. “The evidence is not conclusive that it can help with significant and sustainable weight loss,” Shanta Retelny adds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bottom line: When eaten as part of a balanced diet, ACV might help men (or women) reduce body weight and body fat mass more quickly, but there’s no guarantee. Apple cider vinegar is no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Managing blood sugar\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

People with Type 2 diabetes are often interested in foods and home remedies for better blood sugar control. Apple cider vinegar might positively affect blood glucose levels when ingested regularly for a long time. This is one of the most well-documented apple cider vinegar benefits for men and women.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Typically, one food is not a cure-all for managing blood sugar,” Shanta Retelny says. “But a <\/span>recent meta-analysis<\/span><\/a> found that apple cider vinegar, when used without other interventions for longer than eight weeks, showed an improvement in fasting plasma glucose.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, many factors play into your blood sugar levels. While ACV might play a small role in blood sugar management, you should never rely on it to lower blood sugar quickly or use it as a replacement for a healthy diet, exercise, or diabetes medications.<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>RELATED: <\/b>What are normal blood sugar levels?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Lowering cholesterol<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you’re among the <\/span>86 million American adults<\/span><\/a> with high cholesterol, consuming ACV might be an easy way to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pointing to the same meta-analysis that found apple cider vinegar helpful for managing blood sugar, Shanta Retelny explains that the research also showed that total cholesterol decreased for people who consume 15 mg (about one tablespoon) of apple cider vinegar daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“This suggests that apple cider vinegar may have a positive effect for people with high total cholesterol levels,” she adds. But as always, ACV is not a “magic bullet” and should never be substituted for your prescription cholesterol medications. <\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>RELATED: <\/b>How to lower cholesterol<\/b><\/a> | <\/b>Low cholesterol diet<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t