What Is Vinegar Supposed to Do for You?

Jim_B · July 21, 2007, 4:53pm

I have heard vinegar is good for you from more than one place (sorry, I don’t have cites for these). But I did recently come across this site on the internet. As you can see, some person claimed worcestershire sauce was their key to longevity. And the site says it must be the garlic and vinegar. I know garlic is supposed to lower your blood pressure. But what exactly is vinegar supposed to do for you?

Thank you in advance to all who reply

Kneepants_Erasmus_the_Humanist · July 21, 2007, 10:59pm

I have always heard that rinsing your hair in vinegar makes it nice and shiny.

Not sure how much you care about having pretty hair, though, Jim.

Johnny_L.A · July 21, 2007, 11:09pm

Here’s part of the relevant section from Wiki:

Cholesterol
A scientific study published in 2006 concluded that a test group of rats fed with acetic acid (the main component of vinegar) had “significantly lower values for serum total cholesterol and triacylglycerols”, among other health benefits.

Blood glucose control and diabetic management
Small amounts of vinegar (approx. 20 mls or two tablespoons of domestic vinegar) added to food, or taken along with a meal, have been shown by a number of medical trials to reduce the glycemic index of carbohydrate food for people with and without diabetes. This has also been expressed as lower glycemic index ratings in the region of 30%.

Diet control
Multiple trials indicate that taking vinegar with food increases satiety (the feeling of fullness) and so reduces the amount of food consumed. Even a single application of vinegar can lead to reduced food intake for a whole day.

chowder · July 22, 2007, 5:54am

Sprinkled on chips,big meaty fuck off English ones, it does wonders for me

Una_Persson · July 22, 2007, 12:16pm

Cecil on Vinegar