Vinegar has been used in home remedies for centuries. It's often cited as a diet aid for helping people lose weight. However, there is no medical evidence or clinical study to support this claim, leaving the side effects of drinking vinegar outweighing the purported benefits significantly. If you wish to lose weight, a proper diet and exercise plan are your best course of action.
Vinegar Diet
Vinegar was first mentioned in the 1820s by poet Lord Byron as potential diet aid, according to the the American Dietetic Association. The combination of water and vinegar was thought to improve digestion and suppress the appetite, which may improve your chances of losing weight, according to "EveryDiet."
Components
According to "EveryDiet," the standard recommendation for those seeking to lose weight with vinegar is to drink one cup of water with between one and three tablespoons mixed in with each meal. Honey can be added to improve the taste.
Fad Diet Status
The vinegar diet is nothing more than a fad because it relies on the notion that consuming vinegar will help you burn more fat, according to "TeensHealth from Nemours." In fact, there is no such thing as a food that can burn fat better than any other. The only way to really lose weight is to eat a balanced diet, reduce fat and cholesterol intake, and exercise regularly.
Unhealthy Effects
The vinegar diet won't necessarily do anything bad to you, but it does have the potential of causing a few side effects. According to MayoClinic.com, drinking apple cider vinegar regularly could irritate your throat, upset the stomach, and wear away tooth enamel. Likewise, if you take drugs that could lower your potassium levels like diuretics or insulin, apple cider vinegar could exaggerate this effect and lead to dangerously low potassium, says MayoClinic.com.
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