"In March 2024, the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health published the results of a study that explored apple cider vinegar's effects on weight loss. A year and a half later, publisher BMJ Group has issued a retraction of the paper, following the efforts of a team of statisticians to replicate the results. The publisher's announcement cites the presence of "multiple analytical errors" and "irregularities in the data set.""
"Apple cider vinegar is plenty of things, including a useful ingredient in the kitchen and a key component of a refreshing switchel. Until recently, one might be tempted to add its ability to boost weight loss to that list. One retraction of a scientific paper has left that particular property far more questionable - and could have an impact on how and why people reach for bottles of apple cider vinegar when shopping for groceries."
In March 2024, BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health published a study claiming apple cider vinegar affected weight loss. After statisticians attempted to replicate the findings, BMJ Group retracted the paper, citing multiple analytical errors and irregularities in the data set. Publication Ethics and Content Integrity Editor Dr. Helen Macdonald stated the study's results are unreliable and should no longer be used in reporting. Multiple experts had raised concerns soon after publication. BMJ emphasized the need for due process during complex investigations. Industry observers predict continued consumer interest and market growth for apple cider vinegar despite the retraction.
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