People mainly take Apple Cider Vinegar for digestion, sleep, blood sugar. Based on 31 first-hand reports and 6 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #302 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 84% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: We found a significant favorable effect of ACV consumption on FPG and blood lipid levels.
PubMed 34187442 ↗Conclusion: ACV had positive effects on FBS and HbA1c in T2DM patients.
PubMed 39949546 ↗Conclusion: Subgroup analyses suggested that ACV consumption significantly improved anthropometric parameters when administered for up to 12 weeks, at a dose of 30 mL/day, and in adults who were overweight, obese, or had type 2 diabetes. Conclusions: Overall, this meta-analysis suggests that ACV supplementation may be a promising and accessible adjunctive strategy for short-term weight management in adults with excess body weight or metabolic complications.
PubMed 41010525 ↗Conclusion: This meta-analysis showed that consumption of ACV has a favorable effect in decreasing some CMS risk factors including FBG, HbA1c, and TC.
PubMed 37608660 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Supplements That Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes: Cinnamon, Berberine, & Apple Cider Vinegar”
“including bitter melon or apple cider vinegar”
“Should take the HCL with ACV or it will end up not in your stomach but in your intestine.”
“sometimes I feel like I may be ingesting too much probiotics via ACV, plus the occasional Kombucha”
“Apple Cider Vinegar”
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