Effectiveness of Apple Cider Vinegar in Management of Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Effectiveness of Apple Cider Vinegar in Management of Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial, HASSAN M. AL-MUSA and OSSAMA A. MOSTAFA
Abstract
Aim of Study: To explore the effectiveness of daily intake of apple cider vinegar (300mg, tablets 3 times daily) on lowering body mass index (BMI) among obese subjects.
Methodology: A total of 100 obese subjects were random-ized into either an intervention group (who received 300mg apple cider vinegar tablets three times daily in addition to their prescribed routine management protocol) or a control group (who received their prescribed routine management protocol only). The researchers met all participants in both groups once monthly to measure their body weight, inquire about any health complaints related to their followed protocol, and to provide health education. In addition, each participant in the intervention group was given his/her monthly doses of apple cider vinegar tables (90 tablets).
Results: By the start of the study, there was no significant difference between participants in the invention group and those in the control group regarding their BMI (33.72±6.24 kg/m2 and 33.60±5.00kg/m2, respectively, p=0.916). However, by the end of the study observation period (5 months), there was a significantly lower mean BMI among the intervention group than the control group (29.38±5.70kg/m2 and 31.59±4.68 kg/m2, respectively, p=0.037), which was not sex- or age-dependent. Reported side effects were in the form of mild heart burn (12%) or transient diarrhea (10%).
Conclusions: Apple cider vinegar can be safely prescribed for a short-term body weight reduction.
Recommendations: Further studies are needed to explore the mechanism by which its intake is associated with weight loss and to identify its long-term side effects.