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Syndrome X, or metabolic syndrome, describes a set of health conditions that often occur together. These include excessive fat around the abdomen, disorders of blood fats that lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. All these components of the metabolic syndrome put you at risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Several studies have shown that a realistic amount of vinegar or lemon juice, in the form of salad dressing, consumed with a mixed meal, lowers blood sugar levels significantly. Physiologists have known for a long time that high acid foods slow down stomach emptying; the surprise, however, is how little is needed to reduce blood glucose levels.