The new research study was conducted on laboratory mice by Tomoo Kondo from the Central Research Institute of the Mizkan Group Corporation and his colleagues.
Study and its findings
Three groups of mice were created by Kondo and his team, namely high-dose group, low-dose group and control group.
The mice were given a diet which was high in fat. Along with the diet, the mice in high-control group were given 1.5 percent vinegar and those in low-dose group 0.3 percent. Water was given to the control group.
After the completion of the study it was found that there was a fat reduction of about 10 percent in both the vinegar groups as compared to the ones in the control group.
The research also provides proof to the idea that acetic acid can prevent fat accumulation by activating genes
for fatty acid oxidation enzymes. The genes produce proteins that help in splitting down fats. This, in turn, helps keep a check on fat deposits in the body.
The researchers wrote, “We intend to perform further clinical studies to confirm fat pad reduction and energy consumption enhancement by vinegar intake. Moreover, we will investigate the effect of acetic acid on fatty oxidative activation in other organs, particularly skeletal muscle.”
“The results of this study suggest that acetic acid suppresses body fat accumulation by increasing fatty oxidation and thermogenesis in the liver through PPAR-alpha,” the researchers added.
If the current study results can be reconfirmed in further studies, vinegar can be successfully used in future as a tool for weight loss.
Vinegar healthy for body
Vinegar is a commonly used ingredient in salads, pickles, and many other food items. It is considered very good for health as it regulates blood pressure, blood sugar and fat levels in the body. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, enzymes, and pectin. It is these ingredients that give vinegar its medicinal properties.
The latest study will be published in the July 8 issue of ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
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