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10/23/09 09:38 PM

"Is it true if one over eats a bit, a drink of vinegar water will slow down glucose hike, especially with sugary items?"
Asked By: lennylee  
Category: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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10/28/09 07:48 PM

Dear Lennylee- Thank-you for contacting dLife. There is a link on dLife that reviews the action of a teaspoon of vinegar. In essence vinegar is acetic acid and inhibits the activity of several carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, including amylase, sucrase, maltase, and lactase.

As a result, when vinegar is present in the intestines, some sugars and starches temporarily pass through without being digested, so they have less of an impact on blood sugar. As the article suggests that each person responds differently. It is best practice to have balanced consistent meal planning with predictable carbohydrates at each meal.

Take a look at the enclosed link to view the article to answer your question comprehensively. dLife article explains vinegar action: http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/ShowContent/food _and_nutrition/spoonful_of_vinegar.html

Healthy regards to good self management.

Answered By: Janet HowardDucsay
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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