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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members OnlyHuman studies
This product is apple cider vinegar from ZHOU, and the label does not state how much apple cider vinegar is in each serving. We found no human studies testing apple cider vinegar for hair, whether for hair growth, thickness, shine or scalp health. Because no studies were found, we cannot say whether this product helps hair, what amount might be needed, or how long it would take to notice any change. The only support comes from customer ratings. About 7000 shoppers rated the product, and 93 percent of those ratings were positive. However, we could not read any written reviews, so we do not know whether those ratings mention hair at all or relate to other reasons people take apple cider vinegar, such as taste, digestion or general wellness. High ratings alone do not show that a product works for a specific goal. Without studies on hair and without written reviews describing hair results, the evidence for this goal is thin. Anyone wanting help with hair loss or thinning should treat this product as unproven for that purpose and may want to talk with a doctor about options that have been tested. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only7,000 reviews · 93% positive
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Biohacker Summary
Members Only0 of 10 recommend it
Apple cider vinegar is a smaller ingredient in this product, and it is the only one the panel discussed. Most of the panel uses or recommends it, mainly to blunt blood sugar spikes, and they usually take it with or just before meals, with doses of one to two tablespoons, often diluted in water. Other reasons include digestion, easing stomach acid problems, better sleep after a late meal, and using it in salad dressings or vegetable dishes. Cautions came from two of them: one said liquid vinegar worked for blood sugar where pills did not, called the gummies overhyped, and advised diluting it to protect teeth, and another said it is high in histamine and may make some people feel worse in the morning.
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Dr. Eric Berg · Apple Cider Vinegar · neutral
- Notes that acetic acid, the main compound in apple cider vinegar, can be used by the body as an alternative cellular fuel source to generate energy, which can help calm the body and support restorative sleep when taken before bed.
- Recommends apple cider vinegar for bloating, acid reflux, and indigestion.
- Recommends adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in 8 oz of water and drinking it through a straw 30 minutes before eating.
- Dr. Eric Berg recommends mixing 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a little water and drinking it every single day for the benefit of the digestive system, blood sugar, and microbiome.
- Recommends adding one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the mixture for added benefits.
- Recommends adding one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to water daily to help stabilize blood sugar, reduce appetite, and slow the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose.
- Mentions adding two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to bone broth to help break down minerals from the bones.
- Recommends taking one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of water before bed to help stabilize blood sugar and prevent fluctuations that can cause night sweats.
- Dr. Eric Berg suggests that simple additions like apple cider vinegar may help keep the gut supported.
- Recommends taking apple cider vinegar with a pinch of cinnamon in a glass of water three times a day to stabilize blood sugar and reduce carbohydrate cravings.
Thomas DeLauer · Apple Cider Vinegar · recommends
- Recommends apple cider vinegar for its potential to lower glucose and improve insulin resistance, suggesting it could be combined with avocado for a double benefit.
- Takes a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar in the morning, noting its benefits for insulin resistance and how it can be stacked with lemon juice.
- Recommends apple cider vinegar, diluted in water, to be taken with or immediately before/after a meal to control blood glucose, as it slows gastric emptying and inhibits sugar-breaking enzymes.
- Has been taking 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar during a fast for years, and now plans to increase the dose to 2 Tbsp due to new research showing it activates energy sensors in the liver, leading to more fat oxidation and thermogenesis.
- Recommends apple cider vinegar for insulin resistance, noting that it reinforces two of the same pathways as ginger through different chemistry and reduces fasting blood sugar.
- Recommends taking 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water 10 minutes before a carb meal, as the acetic acid slows gastric emptying and activates AMPK.
- Recommends apple cider vinegar for its significant effect on insulin resistance, suggesting it as another pungent addition to one's life.
- Recommends using apple cider vinegar with carbohydrate meals to slow down the glucose response, reduce hyper-exhaustion of the pancreas, and increase the cell's affinity to soak up fuel.
- Recommends adding a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to morning water to trigger a more fasted state by elevating AMPK and to help with glucose metabolism.
- Recommends adding apple cider vinegar to lower the glucose effect.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Apple Cider Vinegar · uses
- Adds a little bit of Bragg's apple cider vinegar to their homemade avocado dressing.
- Rhonda's current diet includes apple cider vinegar mixed into her homemade salad dressing.
- Recommends apple cider vinegar as an underrated tool for blood glucose control, stating that 1-2 tablespoons a day can lower fasting blood glucose and reduce HbA1c, especially when taken before meals.
- Loves apple cider vinegar, noting that its acetic acid reduces hepatic gluconeogenesis to control glucose and stimulates AMPK to move GLUT4, similar to exercise, albeit to a more modest degree. He recommends taking a couple tablespoons before a starchy meal.
- Uses apple cider vinegar plus soap to kill bacteria on broccoli seeds before sprouting.
Ben Greenfield · Apple Cider Vinegar · uses
- Uses apple cider vinegar if she eats too late, finding that it helps her sleep like a champ by preventing her blood sugar from going too high.
- Now uses apple cider vinegar as a natural strategy instead of a med and as a natural insulin-sensitizer.
- Describes Bubs Naturals' apple cider vinegar gummies as amazing for quelling appetite at night, healthy digestion, and blood sugar management.
- Mentions apple cider vinegar as a 'blood glucose disposal agent' that acts differently from meds, by triggering the cell surface receptor to allow glucose uptake into muscle, and also theorizes it impacts the gut microbiome.
- Recommends a shot of apple cider vinegar before a meal to lower blood glucose if one doesn't want to supplement.
- Ben Greenfield uses apple cider vinegar as a blood glucose disposal agent prior to dinner to help his body take up glucose more efficiently.
- Sometimes amps up the clay mask with apple cider vinegar instead of a water-mix solution for an invigorating, but glow-enhancing burn.
- Ben Greenfield tried a shot of apple cider vinegar for glucose control and anecdotally found it effective, seeing a 5 to 10 point lower sugar reading when taken prior to a meal.
- Ben Greenfield sometimes has apple cider vinegar in water before a meal for blood glucose management or digestion.
- Uses apple cider vinegar to amp up their clay mask for an invigorating burn.
Dr. Mark Hyman · Apple Cider Vinegar · uses
- Takes apple cider vinegar with meals for blood sugar control.
- Includes 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar in a bread recipe.
- States that their favorite type of vinegar to use for reducing glucose spikes before meals is apple cider vinegar, taking 1 tablespoon diluted in water.
- States she loves apple cider vinegar.
- Uses apple cider vinegar as an alternative to betaine HCl for patients who don't tolerate it well, to support stomach acid.
- Recommends taking a shot of apple cider vinegar mixed with a little water before eating to aid digestive health.
- Mentions apple cider vinegar as a possibility for containing acetobacter that could metabolize glyphosate, though it hasn't been proven.
- Uses apple cider vinegar to support stomach acid in patients who don't tolerate betaine HCl.
- Mentions that apple cider vinegar is a simple home remedy for stomach acid support and that he has had patients do very well with it.
- Uses apple cider vinegar as an ingredient in their everyday salad vinaigrette.
Andrew Huberman · Apple Cider Vinegar · uses
- Takes apple cider vinegar with meals to help with blood glucose.
- Explains that apple cider vinegar, or any acidic substance like lemon or lime juice, is well-known to lower blood glucose slightly by altering the absorption of foods in the gut.
Dave Asprey · Apple Cider Vinegar · recommends
- Recommends apple cider vinegar as part of his 'Keto Cam cocktail' to prevent keto flu.
- Dave explains that a weight-loss study on Apple Cider Vinegar was retracted, indicating it will not melt fat. He advises against taking shots of it to protect teeth, though it may blunt glucose spikes or ease digestion when diluted in water before carb-heavy meals.
- Considers apple cider vinegar gummies to be the most overhyped supplement stack in the biohacking world.
- Mentions apple cider vinegar as surprisingly effective for metabolism, though he was focusing on non-dietary hacks.
- Warns that there are no studies supporting the efficacy of apple cider vinegar pills for blood sugar control, and personally found they did not work for her blood sugar, unlike liquid vinegar. She notes that three pills are needed to get the equivalent of a tablespoon of vinegar.
- States that apple cider vinegar benefits by its uncoupling power, and the 'mother' provides pre-prebiotic fiber.
- Notes that apple cider vinegar is the lowest histamine, lowest mycotoxin, and lowest all toxin vinegar, and is usually fine for people.
- If you have blonde or red hair and don’t want to dye it, you can still benefit from an apple cider vinegar rinse.
Siim Land · Apple Cider Vinegar · uses
- He takes 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with meals for blood sugar control.
- Warns that apple cider vinegar is high in histamine and can contribute to histamine overload when consumed in the morning, potentially making one feel worse.
- States that apple cider vinegar is a good salad dressing and has benefits for glycemic response and post-prandial lipids.
- Uses raw apple cider vinegar containing acetic acid as an ingredient in Novos Vital for organ health.
- Recommends using apple cider vinegar to lower blood sugar response by 30 to 50% when consuming a large amount of sugar.
- Recommends apple cider vinegar as a common and easy food additive to lower the blood sugar response, especially with simple carbs, by up to 40-50%.
- Recommends Apple Cider Vinegar to melt away liver fat, tackle triglycerides, and keep blood sugar levels in check.
- Discusses apple cider vinegar, noting its major component is acetic acid, a short-chain fatty acid produced by the gut microbiome and exercise, and questions whether its benefits for digestion and systemic health are needed in the colon or can be obtained without it.
- Recommends using apple cider vinegar to enhance glycemic response.
- Recommends harnessing the power of apple cider vinegar, stating it aids in lowering blood sugar and curbing cravings. They suggest mixing it with water and consuming it before meals or when hunger strikes.
Bryan Johnson · Apple Cider Vinegar · uses
- Adds 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to his Super Veggie for blood sugar and taste.
- Includes apple cider vinegar in his Super Veggie meal, which he eats at 7 AM.
- Uses apple cider vinegar in his Super Veggies.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 4 for Hair Growth
Tier 3 needs some study support, but no human studies on hair were found for apple cider vinegar, so the evidence is thin and supports tier 4. So it is graded Tier 4, lower than the rules alone gave.
- Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.
- No human studies on this goal for its ingredients.
More Details
Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Skin and hair, Digestive system
Combine with: Combine with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Total Carbohydrates 5 g · organic Apple Cider Vinegar 500 mg
| Calories | 20 | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | |
| organic Apple Cider Vinegar | 500 mg | † |
Other ingredients: Tapioca Syrup, Cane Sugar, Water, Pectin, Sodium Citrate, organic Natural flavor, organic Sunflower Oil, organic Elderberry juice powder, Citric Acid, organic Carnauba Wax.
Directions: Suggested Use: Take two (2) gummies daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.
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