The Claim

In KK-A(y) mice, administration of dietary acetic acid at a concentration of 0.3% for 8 weeks is associated with reduced fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c levels compared to control mice, indicating a potential improvement in glycemic control in a type 2 diabetes animal model.

Source: Acetic acid activates hepatic AMPK and reduces hyperglycemia in diabetic KK-A(y) mice.

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Mice with type 2 diabetes that drank water with a little vinegar-like acid every day for 8 weeks had lower blood sugar levels than mice that didn’t — suggesting this acid might help manage blood sugar.

See the scientific wording

In KK-A(y) mice, dietary acetic acid at 0.3% concentration for 8 weeks is associated with lower fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c levels compared to control mice, suggesting a potential role in improving glycemic control in a type 2 diabetes animal model.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Acetic acid activates hepatic AMPK and reduces hyperglycemia in diabetic KK-A(y) mice.

    The study gave mice a small amount of acetic acid in their food for 8 weeks and found their blood sugar and long-term sugar levels improved, just like the claim says.

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