How vinegar might help liver fat
Acetic Acid Influences BRL-3A Cell Lipid Metabolism via the AMPK Signalling Pathway
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Acetic acid works through the same pathway (AMPK) as metformin and exercise.
Most people think of vinegar as just a condiment, but it activates a powerful metabolic regulator linked to longevity and diabetes treatment.
Practical Takeaways
Consider adding small amounts of vinegar to meals if you're looking to support healthy metabolism.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Acetic acid works through the same pathway (AMPK) as metformin and exercise.
Most people think of vinegar as just a condiment, but it activates a powerful metabolic regulator linked to longevity and diabetes treatment.
Practical Takeaways
Consider adding small amounts of vinegar to meals if you're looking to support healthy metabolism.
Publication
Journal
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Year
2018
Authors
Lin Li, Meilin He, Hang Xiao, Xiaoqian Liu, Kai Wang, Yuanshu Zhang
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Turning on a protein called AMPK tells another protein, PPARα, to switch on genes that help the body burn fat for energy.
Turning on a protein called PPARα helps cells move fat into tiny energy factories (mitochondria) so it can be burned for fuel.
Acetic acid turns on a key energy sensor in liver cells, which tells the body to start using stored energy.
Acetic acid helps the liver burn fat and stop making new fat at the same time.
Treating rat liver cells with acetic acid seems to turn on a key energy-sensing protein more strongly when you use higher amounts or leave it on longer.