Key Takeaway
Daily apple cider vinegar consumption for 12 weeks significantly reduced body weight, BMI, and waist-hip ratio in overweight Lebanese youth compared to placebo.
Summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of daily apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption on weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity.
Participants consumed ACV or a placebo daily over a 12-week period. The ACV group experienced significant reductions in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio compared to the placebo group. Blood glucose and triglyceride levels also improved in the ACV group.
The study provides robust RCT evidence supporting ACV as a practical, low-cost adjunct for weight management in younger populations. The double-blind, placebo-controlled design strengthens the findings, though the authors acknowledged that the study was conducted in a single geographic population and that longer follow-up is needed to assess weight maintenance after discontinuation.