Can Apple Cider Vinegar really have a significant impact on cholesterol levels? Aston University in Birmingham conducted a study for the 'Trust Me I'm a Doctor' television series which aired on BBC 2.

Thirty volunteers at the University were split into three groups: the first drank two tablespoons of real cider vinegar diluted in 200ml of water twice a day before meals for two months. The second group did the same with factory produced malt vinegar and the third were given a placebo of coloured water.

Strikingly large reduction in Triglycerides

The volunteers who consumed the cider vinegar averaged a 13% drop in total cholesterol, including a strikingly large reduction in triglycerides.

Triglycerides are a type of fat that can be found in the blood. They are created by fat in our diet and are stored by your body as a source of energy and are essentially a good thing. But if your triglyceride levels are too high, this is known to contribute to the risk of heart disease and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

"Bringing cholesterol levels down like this," said Dr James Brown who led the study, "can significantly reduce your chances of having a heart attack in the future. So we were really excited to see that finding."

"Bringing cholesterol levels down like this," said Dr James Brown who led the study, "can significantly reduce your chances of having a heart attack in the future. So we were really excited to see that finding."

Real Cider Vinegar naturally reduces Cholesterol!

In January 2023, the National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) warned that cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death and disability in the UK, and a major risk factor is high cholesterol which affects 60% of adults. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 160,000 deaths each year and in England high cholesterol leads to 8% of all deaths.

20% plus drops in Cholersterol

It should be remembered that all the volunteers taking part in the Aston University study were fit and healthy and had relatively low cholesterol levels to begin with. Somerset Cider Vinegar customers have reported 20% plus drops in their own cholesterol level – which is comparable to the benefits of taking Statins but without the unpleasant side effects.

Dr Brown and Somerset Cider Vinegar Company owner Neil Champken were both interviewed on BBC Radio's Mark Forrest show which was broadcast to 1.3 million listeners in September. Dr Brown said that he didn't have a high cholesterol level but if he did he would take apple cider vinegar himself.

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Only buy REAL apple cider vinegar

Its is important to only buy REAL Apple Cider Vinegar made from pure CIDER apple juice that has been traditionally fermented for over THREE years. Cider Apples have much higher levels of antioxidants than dessert fruit. Supermarket apple cider vinegars are made industrially in a couple of days using discarded fruit and imported concentrate. Although they may contain enzymes they are not allowed to ferment long enough to create a vinegar 'mother'.