Studies suggest that ACV's ability to improve glucose and insulin levels after a carbohydrate meal is similar to metformin and the most impressive of all its claims.
Vinegar compounds used for alleged therapeutic benefits, such as an antibiotic, detoxification, and scurvy treatment, while apple cider vinegar has recently gained recognition for its potential in weight loss.
Acetic acid has shown to reduce body fat accumulation in animal studies and in a 12-week study of obese men who consumed acetic acid-rich vinegar.
While animal studies suggest ACV may improve blood triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure, there is currently insufficient evidence to support its recommendation in humans.
Vinegar, traditionally used for cleaning and food preservation, has antimicrobial properties, with ACV potentially inhibiting growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans.