- Study was randomized and double-blind.
- Focused on apple cider vinegar for weight management.
- Participants were Lebanese adolescents and young adults with obesity.
- Data inconsistencies led to trial retraction.
- Lack of prospective registration violated journal policy.
- Researchers acknowledged data discrepancies were due to export errors.
- Institutional review and data verification are necessary for any corrections.
Source: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health