Wait, is the ACV in these gummies actually legit? Found a study that says otherwise...
Hey guys, I've been taking these ACV gummies for a month for gut health, and I feel great. But then I stumbled on this study (PMID: 12345678) that says the 'mother' in ACV is mostly dead after processing and the benefits are overhyped. Is this just industry bias or real science? Wanted to see what you all think before I keep buying.
Good catch, Sid. I skimmed the abstract. It's a meta-analysis, so pretty robust. But note that many ACV studies are small or funded by alternative medicine groups. The 'mother' does have some probiotics, but heat and filtration in gummy production likely kill them. That said, B12 and beet root in these might still help energy. I'd say it's not a scam, just don't expect magic.
Honestly, I just buy these because they taste like sour gummy worms lol. I've noticed less bloating but maybe it's placebo? The study sounds sus though - who paid for it? Big Pharma trying to kill the ACV trend? Also, the 'mother' in liquid ACV looks gross, so I'm fine with it being dead in gummy form.
Haha Mike, you're probably right about taste > science. Victor, thanks for the breakdown. I guess I'll keep taking them for the B12 boost, but I won't expect a gut overhaul. Might switch to liquid ACV for the 'mother' but ugh, that taste.
If you can handle the taste, go for raw unfiltered ACV with the mother. But dilute it! Straight up can erode enamel. And don't forget to rinse your mouth after. Balance is key - these gummies are fine as a supplement, just not a cure-all.