Effectiveness of Apple Cider Vinegar on Reduction of Blood Cholesterol Level Among Clients with Hyperlipidemia

Abstract

Apple cider vinegar supplementation has been shown to be beneficial in reducing blood cholesterol level in some but not all studies. Hence the benefits of apple cider vinegar on reduction of blood cholesterol level among hyperlipidemia clients remain inconclusive. The current study aims to evaluate the effect of apple cider vinegar on reduction of blood cholesterol level among hyperlipidemic clients. A quantitative approach with quasi experimental pretest post test control group was adopted for the present study.50 patients diagnosed as hyperlipidemia were recruited using purposive sampling technique and were assigned into experimental and control group. A self -structured questionnaire method was adopted to collect the demographic information. Followed by that, apple cider vinegar was given orally once a day (15ml) to the experimental group and the routine hospital care was followed for the participants in the control group. The results revealed that there was a significant difference identified in pre and post test level of blood cholesterol was calculated using paired “ t ” test which was statistically significant difference (P< 0.001) with reference to reduction in total cholesterol triglycerides and LDL. Hence, the findings of present study concluded that, oral supplementation of apple cider vinegar was found to be effective in reducing blood cholesterol among clients with Hyperlipidemia.