Benefits of vinegar A little vinegar might provide a sweet benefit for type 2 diabetics. In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, Arizona State University researchers recruited 11 type 2 diabetics for a highly controlled intervention. STUDY PROFILE - Fasting glucose was measured for each subject, first thing in the morning, for three days in a row
- For the next two days, each subject followed a strict meal plan
- At bedtime, subjects took two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or water as a placebo, along with one ounce of cheese
- The two-day intervention was followed by a three-day washout period in which no vinegar was consumed
- Another two-day intervention followed, with subjects crossing over: those who took vinegar in the first intervention period switched to water, and vice versa
- Results showed that fasting glucose was lowed with both water and vinegar, but vinegar use was two times more effective than the placebo water
This is by no means the first time we've seen how apple cider vinegar can improve glucose levels in type 2 diabetics. In the e-Alert "Loud and Clear" (9/13/07), I told you about two different studies that demonstrated the beneficial effects of vinegar consumption, along with some tips on what to look for when you purchase apple cider vinegar. You can find that e-Alert at this link: http://www.hsibaltimore.com/ealerts/ea200709/ea20070913a.html
Source:
"Vinegar at Bedtime May Benefit Type 2 Diabetics" Reuters Health, 12/4/07, reutershealth.com
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