Key Takeaways

Drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal can help slow down the digestion of starches and make blood sugar rise more gradually.

Consistent use before high-carb meals may lead to long-term improvements in blood sugar control, but it is not a cure.

Apple cider vinegar has a reputation as a wellness fix-all. Now, it’s gaining popularity as a potential tool to help regulate blood sugar, and the claims have some truth.

How It Affects Blood Sugar in the Short Term

Drinking apple cider vinegar before a meal can have a noticeable short-term effect on blood sugar , especially after eating carbohydrates.

“Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid , which slows down the digestion of starches ,” said Martha Theran, MS, RD, RDN , a registered dietitian nutritionist and ed

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