Abstract
Vinegar ingestion at mealtime is gaining popularity for its antiglycemic effects; however, it is among the most acidic consumable substances. This study examined tooth wear in healthy adults participating in an 8-week randomized trial examining the effect of daily vinegar ingestion on insulin sensitivity and visceral fat reduction. Twice daily participants consumed a vinegar drink (two tablespoons vinegar in a cup of water; 3.6 g acetic acid) or a commercial vinegar pill (control, 0.045 g acetic acid) at mealtime. Participants were screened for dental erosion using the basic erosive wear examination (BEWE) by a blinded registered dental hygienist at trial baseline and week 8. Mean BEWE scores did not change in the control group but increased 18% in the vinegar group over the 8-week study (P =.038). Given the current popularity of vinegar as a medicinal agent, practitioners should caution patients who utilize this strategy on the possibility of erosive tooth wear.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 894-896 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of medicinal food |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2021 |
Keywords
- BEWE score
- acidic beverage
- medicinal vinegar
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Nutrition and Dietetics