Knowledge, attitude, and perception of the effects of apple cider vinegar among college students.

Introduction: Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a traditional medicine used for weight loss. ACV is prepared by two-step fermentation. It contains pectin; Vitamin B1, B2, and B6; biotin; folic acid; niacin; pantothenic acid; and Vitamin C. ACV reduces hemoglobin A1C; lowers low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides; and increases high-density lipoprotein. ACV with mother of vinegar is more healthy and effective for weight loss, where ACV is unpasteurized, raw, and unfiltered. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey study was conducted in Saveetha Dental College. The age range was between 18 and 28 years. The questionnaire was set and circulated among students. The questions were mainly based on the benefits and side effects of ACV. Results: There were 164 respondents, among which 42% of them are obese with body weight range between 50 kg and 100 kg. About 69% of students were aware of ACV. About 87% of students feel that ACV helps in weight loss. About 93% of students feel that unpasteurized ACV is more effective. Conclusion: From this study, we can conclude that students have sufficient knowledge of the benefits of ACV. Most of the students consume ACV in their day-to-day life to lose weight and some for to maintain hair and skin care. Although ACV has numerous number of benefits, it causes enamel erosion if we do not follow proper precautions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]