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Are You Desperate Enough to Try Vinegar?

November 27th, 2009
Glass of Water Next to Cooking Oil and Vinegar

Researchers found that the mice developed a lot less body fat (up to 10% less) than mice who didn’t receive the vinegar compound. The amount of food eaten by the mice was not affected.

It’s believed that acetic acid turns on genes that produce proteins that help the body break down fats. Such an action helps prevent fat buildup in body, and thwarts weight gain. -webmd.com

MY COMMENT: I wouldn’t mess with it except for perhaps salad dressing.

from examiner.com: Vinegar is acidic. Apple cider vinegar should be diluted in water or some other liquid before being ingested. The acid in vinegar could erode the enamel of your teeth.

Long term use of vinegar could lower potassium levels, which could be problematic for some patients.

Vinegar contains chromium which can alter insulin levels in diabetics.

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Drink Vinegar and Burn Fat

June 18th, 2009
Wet white mouse, looking away, close-up (differential focus)

Animals fed a high-fat diet and supplemented with acetic acid (vinegar) developed about 10 per cent less body fat than mice just eating the diet, according to findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. -NUTRAingredients.com

MY COMMENT: Can’t wait for the human trials.

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