Περίληψη:
The aim of this review is to summarize the effects of vinegar on glucose
and lipid metabolism. Several studies have demonstrated that vinegar can
help reduce hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, and
obesity. Other studies, however, have shown no beneficial effect on
metabolism. Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain these
metabolic effects, including delayed gastric emptying and enteral
absorption, suppression of hepatic glucose production, increased glucose
utilization, upregulation of flow-mediated vasodilation, facilitation of
insulin secretion, reduction in lipogenesis, increase in lipolysis,
stimulation of fecal bile acid excretion, increased satiety, and
enhanced energy expenditure. Although some evidence supports the use of
vinegar as a complementary treatment in patients with glucose and lipid
abnormalities, further large-scale long-term trials with impeccable
methodology are warranted before definitive health claims can be made.
(C) 2014 International Life Sciences Institute
Συγγραφείς:
Petsiou, Eleni I.
Mitrou, Panayota I.
Raptis, Sotirios A. and
Dimitriadis, George D.
