Acetic Acid
Also known as: Acetate; Ethanoate; Ethanoic Acid; Ethylic Acid; Glacial Acetic Acid; Methanecarboxylic Acid; Vinegar Acid
Description
Acetic Acid is a Volatile Saturated Fatty Acid and is the chief acid of vinegar.
Health Benefits of Acetic Acid
Digestive System
Acetic Acid may promote the relaxation of resistance vessels in the Colon. Acetic Acid comprises 50% to 60% of the total Volatile and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in the Colon. [1] Acetic Acid is absorbed via the Small Intestine.
Immune System
Acetic Acid is speculated to dissolve the lipids in the outer envelope of lipid-containing Viruses, causing the viral envelope to disintegrate, thereby exposing the interior of the Virus, permitting it to be destroyed by White Blood Cells of the Immune System. [2]
Metabolism
Acetic Acid may lower total serum Cholesterol levels. [3]
Acetic Acid can be utilized by the body in the production of Energy.
Acetic Acid (consumed concurrently with a high Glycemic Index diet) may reduce the negative effect of a high Glycemic Index diet. [4]
Acetic Acid may lower total serum Triglycerides levels. [5]
Acetic Acid may Counteract these Potentially Toxic Substances
Digestive System Chemicals
Acetic Acid may increase the fecal excretion of Bile Acids. [6]
Enzymes
Acetic Acid may inhibit the activity of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme. [7]
Acetic Acid may inhibit the activity of ATP-Citrate Lyase. [8]
Acetic Acid may inhibit the activity of Disaccharidases including: [7]
Acetic Acid may inhibit the activity of Fatty Acid Synthase. [10]
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