Daily Vinegar May Help Fight Depression: New Study Ep. 1199 JUL 2024

A new randomized controlled trial investigated the potential of vinegar consumption to alleviate depressive symptoms in overweight adults. The study found that daily vinegar intake over four weeks led to a significant decrease in self-reported depression scores compared to a control group. Metabolomic analysis revealed increased levels of nicotinamide, a precursor to a key molecule in cellular energy production, in the vinegar group. These findings suggest a possible mechanism by which vinegar may improve mood and warrant further research into its therapeutic potential for depression.
Barrong H, Coven H, Lish A, Fessler SN, Jasbi P, Johnston CS. Daily Vinegar Ingestion Improves Depression and Enhances Niacin Metabolism in Overweight Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2024; 16(14):2305. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16142305

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