Does apple cider vinegar really have all the benefits it is said to have?

Apple cider vinegar is touted to have many health benefits, but not all are backed up by scientific evidence. — AFP

An influential study claiming that drinking a small amount of apple cider vinegar every day helps people lose weight was retracted on Sept 24 (2025) after an investigation found that it contained multiple errors.

The small clinical trial, which was published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health last year (2024), is currently cited in many online articles touting the much-hyped health benefits of apple cider vinegar.