Are Vinegar, Cholesterol, and Heart Health Connected?
Animal studies suggest that consuming apple cider vinegar may help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduce other cardiovascular disease risk factors. Vinegar may also help lower blood pressure in lab animals. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease and kidney problems. One human study showed that women who ate vinaigrette-type salad dressings had a lower risk of heart disease (Source: Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 May;69(5):890-7.) But, this data might be associated rather than causal.)