Does Apple Cider Vinegar Really Work for Weight Loss, Blood Pressure, and More? - Yahoo Lifestyle

What we know: A few small, older studies found that drinking vinegar in general, before or at mealtime, could reduce blood sugar spikes and stabilize glucose after eating.

This probably happens because vinegar delays stomach emptying, allowing the body to better metabolize glucose from the bloodstream, says Dennis Goodman, M.D., a cardiologist and clinical professor and director of integrative medicine at NYU Langone Health.

vinegar may be useful,” she says, since all vinegars contain it.

What we know: There is little scientific evidence for using ACV specifically for weight loss, Johnston says, but it shows some promise.

That ACV alters the enzymes behind high blood pressure.

What we know: No clinical evidence links ACV to reduced blood pressure in human beings.

(Going overboard could damage tooth enamel and worsen acid reflux, Dr. Goodman says.) But to reduce blood pressure, you should stick to the DASH diet, get more exercise, and quit smoking, among other changes