Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

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BMJMar 18 2024

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Retraction: Apple cider vinegar for weight management in lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study - 23 September 2025

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  • Abou-Khalil, R., et al. (2024). Apple cider vinegar for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. doi.org/10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000823.

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  • Sep 25 2025 - Retraction: Apple cider vinegar for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. This article has been retracted by the journal, with the authors' agreement. Post-publication review identified major concerns, including non-replicable analyses, data inconsistencies, errors in reporting, and lack of prospective trial registration. The authors acknowledge these issues and accept the decision to retract the article. https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/7/1/61

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