{"id":8404,"date":"2020-02-20T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=8404"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T12:50:43","slug":"apple-cider-vinegar-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/apple-cider-vinegar-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can apple cider vinegar help with weight loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one of the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen. Apple cider vinegar is a common ingredient in salad dressings or soups, while also serving as a natural disinfectant. But these days, the hype around apple cider vinegar is all about weight loss, with products ranging from apple cider vinegar gummies to dietary supplements made with ACV. The apple cider vinegar diet claims to have health benefits ranging from increased weight loss to keeping blood sugar levels stable in people with diabetes. Proponents of apple cider vinegar claim that adding ACV to your daily routine will aid weight loss. But does drinking apple cider vinegar really help you burn belly fat, or are there better alternatives? Let\u2019s dig in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Apple cider vinegar is true to its name. The juice of crushed apples, also known as apple cider, is fermented by adding yeast, turning the cider\u2019s sugars into acetic acid, which gives off that distinctive vinegar scent. You may see reference to \u201cthe mother\u201d on bottles of the fermented liquid. This probiotic is the blob or cobweb-looking substance in ACV that forms during the fermentation process. Some believe the mother is responsible for apple cider vinegar\u2019s health benefits, but this hasn\u2019t been proven.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While apples reign supreme in ACV, other types of vinegars have different main ingredients. White vinegar, for example, is made from alcohol, while balsamic vinegar is made from grapes. The British favorite, malt vinegar, is produced from barley kernels. Thanks to its high acidity, if stored in a cool, dark place and closed tightly, apple cider vinegar also has an indefinite shelf life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the benefits of apple cider vinegar?<\/h2>\n

Apple cider vinegar, and its active ingredient\u2014acetic acid, may have beneficial effects on your body, including killing bacteria, stabilizing blood glucose, and promoting weight loss. Acetic acid has historically been used as a disinfectant. It can <\/span>kill bacteria <\/span><\/a>that lead to acne or infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research<\/span><\/a> also indicates that ACV increases insulin resistance after a high-carbohydrate meal by improving insulin sensitivity, which can prevent blood sugar spikes after eating. Human studies have shown that ACV delays gastric emptying, also preventing blood sugar spikes, when given with a starchy meal. It has also been <\/span>studied in rats<\/span><\/a>, with results showing improvement in pancreatic beta-cell function (likely resulting in increased endogenous insulin production). Either way, the effect is especially beneficial for people with diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ACV can increase feelings of fullness, which can mean you eat less and <\/span>lose weight<\/span>. While it\u2019s not possible to spot-reduce,<\/span><\/a> losing weight overall can lead to a <\/span>reduction<\/span><\/a> in belly fat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some animal studies show that vinegar can reduce blood pressure, but there aren\u2019t enough scientific studies to demonstrate this beneficial effect in humans. And while it\u2019s a common myth that apple cider vinegar can slow the growth of cancer, there\u2019s not enough scientific evidence to use it as a treatment yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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