Apple cider vinegar is a kitchen staple and found in most pantries. However, it's also cited as a weight loss remedy. Some evidence exists to indicate apple cider vinegar may help you lose weight when taken just prior to meals. However, if you wish to shed a few pounds, see a physician before implementing vinegar in your weight loss plans.
Appetite Suppressant
When you consume apple cider vinegar with meals or just prior to them, you are likely to see weight loss because it acts as an appetite suppressant. According to a study in the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in 2005, the pectin in vinegar causes your stomach to feel fuller than you normally would, meaning you'll eat less at meals and won't feel hungry again until much later. This can aid in reducing your caloric intake.
Prevents Fat Accumulation
Apple cider vinegar may also aid with weight reduction by preventing the body from accumulating fat. In fact, according to research reported in 2009 in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry," apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which causes iron to be released from food. The more iron you absorb, the more oxygen your body uses; and the more oxygen you use, the more fat that's burned. Your body will burn the fat you take in and won't store it.
Boosts Metabolism
According to the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition," drinking apple cider vinegar can also boost your overall metabolism or basal metabolic rate. The vinegar makes your body process proteins faster, which helps produce more growth hormone from the pituitary gland. This hormone cranks up your metabolism. This means you'll burn more calories even while at rest.
Better Digestion
Drinking apple cider vinegar may also help your body digest foods more efficiently and prevent water retention, according to the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry." The vinegar reduces how long fat stays in your digestive tract, reducing fat absorption. Likewise, vinegar is high in potassium, which helps reduce sodium levels and prevent the body from retaining water. When combined, these effects improve digestion and encourage weight loss.
References
- "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition"; Vinegar Supplementation Lowers Glucose and Insulin Responses and Increases Satiety after a Bread Meal in Healthy Subjects; E. Ostman, et al.; 2005
- "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry"; Acetic Acid Upregulates the Expression of Genes for Fatty Acid Oxidation Enzymes in Liver To Suppress Body Fat Accumulation"; T. Kondo.; July 8, 2009
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