The Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar Supplementation on 24-hour Urine Chemistry in Adults
University of Chicago
Summary
This is a single-center prospective cohort study to evaluate the effect of short-term daily apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation on urine chemistry.
Description
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether a two-week course of daily ACV supplementation significantly changes an individual's urine chemistry. The investigators will study this in healthy individuals and individuals with kidney stones.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Controls: Adults above the age of 18. * Kidney stone patients: Adults above the age of 18. * History of majority (\>50%) calcium oxalate kidney stones Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone with a history of calcium phosphate stones (\>50% calcium phosphate), uric acid stones, struvite stones, recent urinary tract instrumentation (\<30 days), or recurrent urinary tract infections. * Any individual who has had ACV outside of normal consumption in the prior month will be excluded. * Any individual who has a history of a negative reaction (increased acid reflux, allergy) to ACV wil…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementApple Cider Vinegar
Goli Apple Cider Vinegar gummies
Location
- The University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois