New study on ACV gummies - legit or biased?
Hey guys, I just came across this study about apple cider vinegar gummies and blood sugar control: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12345678/ . It says they help with post-meal glucose spikes. But it's funded by a supplement company... thoughts on if it's legit? I'm always suspicious of industry-funded stuff.
Oh man, I remember when ACV was all the rage in the early 2000s. My mom used to drink that vile liquid straight, lol. Gummies are way better. But yeah, industry-funded studies are usually cherry-picked. I'd look for independent replications. Still, ACV has some evidence behind it for blood sugar, so maybe not total bunk.
My grandson takes these but I worry about the sugar content. Some gummies have like 2g of sugar per serving, which adds up. That study didn't mention side effects on teeth or insulin spikes from the sugar itself? I'd rather he just have a tsp of ACV in water. Kids these days want everything gummy though.
Personally, I think the taste of ACV gummies is amazing, like sour apple candy! But yeah, I always take these studies with a grain of salt. I check if the journal is reputable and if the effect size is meaningful. For example, a 5% reduction in blood sugar might not be huge. Also, check the conflict of interest section - if they have direct ties, I'm out.
Good points, everyone. Ivy, how do you check the journal? I just go by PubMed. And Eco, I never thought about the sugar! Maybe I'll switch to the sugar-free version. Thanks for the tips.