About ACV
Active component is acetic acid (~5% of liquid ACV). A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs found ACV significantly reduced fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and total cholesterol. A 12-week RCT (2024, 120 participants) showed significant reductions in body weight, BMI, and fasting glucose at 15 mL/day. Effects are modest and most pronounced in individuals with elevated baseline glucose. Gummy/capsule forms typically underdose compared to liquid used in trials.
What ACV supports
- May reduce fasting blood glucose and HbA1c (meta-analysis of RCTs)
- Modest weight and BMI reduction in 12-week RCT
- May improve total cholesterol and triglycerides
How much ACV to take
Clinical studies typically use 500–1500 mg of ACV. RCTs use 750–1,500 mg/day (equivalent to ~15–30 mL liquid ACV providing 750–1,500 mg acetic acid). Most gummy/capsule products deliver 500–600 mg.
- Effective range
- 500–1500 mg
Clinical evidence
Moderate clinical evidence. Recent meta-analyses of clinical trials show modest blood sugar and cholesterol improvements
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