Viral apple cider vinegar weight loss study retracted for flawed science

BMJ Group has pulled a widely reported apple cider vinegar weight-loss study after experts uncovered major flaws in its data and analysis. Attempts to replicate the results failed, and irregularities raised questions about the trial’s reliability. The authors admitted mistakes and agreed to the retraction, while editors stressed the importance of transparency and warned against citing the discredited findings.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251001092216.htm