Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Asked 10 months ago

Does vinegar help weight loss?

Some of my friends swear by drinking a little bit of vinegar everyday for weight loss. They say it really works for them. Does vinegar really help in losing weight, or is it just a fad?

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Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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Be careful with taking vinegar daily, especially if you have acidity or stomach ulcers. It is always safer to get a basic checkup and ask your doctor if your stomach can handle daily acid intake before starting.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I asked my clinical nutritionist at Max Hospital about this. She clearly said that while vinegar can slightly improve digestion, it won't magically make you lose weight without a proper calorie-controlled diet. Always consult a professional before starting such routines.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

I have tried drinking apple cider vinegar with warm water for months. It did help with my bloating and digestion, but for real weight loss, you must reduce fried foods and walk daily. Home remedies only assist, they don't do all the work.

Sarika Bhat Sarika Bhat Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

A warm cup of water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar is a great natural way to start your day. But if you are experiencing extreme weight gain due to underlying health issues, please see a doctor instead of relying on home tips.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I used to desperately try every remedy, including drinking vinegar, because I was so unhappy with my weight. It was really hard emotionally, but I realized these things only play a tiny role. Be kind to yourself and take it slow.

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Rajesh Shenoy Rajesh Shenoy Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Vinegar might give a minor metabolic boost, but real fat loss comes from movement. If your doctor allows, start doing 45 minutes of brisk walking daily along with a clean diet. That will show you actual results.

Rhea Kapoor Rhea Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Let's be realistic: drinking vinegar won't burn fat. It only helps slightly with glycemic control. Save your money, eat a clean diet, hit the gym, and stop looking for quick fixes.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, vinegar is not a shortcut to getting fit. It can help with insulin sensitivity slightly, but you still need to lift weights, eat high protein, and stay in a calorie deficit to see any real changes.

Meenakshi Krishnan Meenakshi Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When I was struggling with thyroid-related weight gain, I tried vinegar but it didn't do much. What actually helped was getting regular thyroid tests and adjusting my medication with my doctor. Do get your levels checked.

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Ananya Iyer Ananya Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I tried the apple cider vinegar trend last year. It did help curb my sweet cravings when taken before meals, but make sure you always dilute it with water and use a straw so it doesn't harm your tooth enamel!

Sanjay Nair Sanjay Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, trying to lose weight can feel so exhausting and you just want something that works. Vinegar can support your digestion a bit, but don't force yourself to drink it if you hate the taste. Small, consistent lifestyle steps are enough.

Manohar Lal Manohar Lal Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

In my younger days, we never had these fancy vinegar trends, just simple home-cooked food and hard work. From what I have seen with my kids, these remedies only help a little bit; nothing beats a simple, active lifestyle.

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