In this week’s podcast, we discuss the effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV is a common supplement people add to their daily regimen in the hopes of helping with various ailments. Ranging from aiding digestion of meals, helping loose weight, and even better, manage diabetes. But, do any of these claims have scientific backing? Yes, ACV can help with all of these conditions.
The active ingredient of ACV is acetic acid. This is a short chain fatty acid that provides all the benefits of ACV. It has a pH of 3.3 – 3.5 which is acidic enough to help aid in digestion. It especially aids in digestion of proteins, since a pH of 3.5 is needed to activate pepsinogen and convert it into pepsin. This is the enzyme that converts proteins into amino acids.
ACV activates an enzymatic pathway called AMPK, which tells the cells in our body to soak up blood sugar and use them as fuel. This is the mechanism that contributes to the weight loss and better diabetes management seen when people ingest ACV.
To learn more about ACV and how it works in the body and what brand you should buy, listen to this week’s podcast.
Article of The Week and Papers Mentioned on Podcast
Effect of pravastatin on plasma ketone bodies in diabetics with hypercholesterolemia
Acetic acid activates hepatic AMPK and reduces hyperglycemia in diabetic KK-A(y) mice
