Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has a long history of traditional use for a variety of health conditions, including appetite suppression and weight management. Folk medicine and anecdotal reports have suggested that consuming ACV before meals may help reduce excessive appetite and promote feelings of fullness. The proposed mechanisms include delayed gastric emptying, improved blood sugar regulation, and a sour taste that may decrease cravings. However, scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited and of low quality. A small number of clinical studies have investigated vinegar's effects on satiety, with some reporting modest reductions in appetite and calorie intake, but these effects are generally mild and may be due in part to nausea induced by vinegar consumption. There is a lack of robust, large-scale, well-controlled trials specifically examining ACV's impact on excessive appetite. Therefore, while apple cider vinegar is traditionally used for this purpose, scientific validation is minimal, and its effectiveness remains unproven.

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