14 Science Based Health Facts About Apple

'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is the world-famous line due to the health benefits of apple. Apple is one of the most consumed fruit in the world. In this article, you will learn science-based health facts about apple fruit.

science-based health facts about apple fruit.

Apple is originally from Central Asia and then it is brought to Europe and North America. According to FAO, the worldwide production of apple in 2017 was 83. million tonnes.

The nutritional profile of apple (100gm apple)

Water: 85.56g
Energy: 52 kcal
Protein: 0.26g
Potassium: 107mg
Iron: 0.12mg
Magnesium: 5mg

Science Based Health Facts About Apple

Apple helps to control type 2 diabetes. People who ate three servings of apple per week, there is a 7% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Antioxidants present in apple may slow down your digestion and sugar absorption.

If you eat 1 or more apples per day, then there is a 28% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Quercetin is one of the oxidants found in apple. This helps to reduce the cellular death of neurons cause due to oxidation and inflammation of neurons.

Apple juice helps you to increase the production of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine (chemicals that transmit signals) in the brains, according to research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

Eating apple reduces the risk of stroke. Research shows that the intake of apples is related to a decreased risk of thrombotic stroke. 


Florida State University found that older women who ate an apple every day had 23% less bad cholesterol and 4% more good cholesterol after just six months.


Apple seed contains a powerful poison called cyanide. Eating too many seeds of apple may be dangerous for your body. Try to avoid eating apple seeds.


Since the apple is fairly acidic, eating throughout the day may damage your teeth. 


10 If you are looking for fruit that will help you to reduce weight, then apple may be ideal for you. It has high fiber content and low-calorie content which reduces daily intake of calories. 


11 Eating apple may help you to reduce the risk of heart disease. One study showed that people who consumed more than 54 grams of apple per day were at significantly lower risk of developing heart disease. 


12 A study found that antioxidants present in apple can help you to prevent asthma.


13 Eating fruits is linked to higher bone density. Researchers believe that antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds present in apple affect bone health positively. 


14 Nutrients present in apple may protect you from cancer of lungs and colon. One study found that people who ate 1 or apple per day were at a lower risk of cancer. According to this study, there is an inverse association between apples and the risk of various cancers. 

Conclusion

Apple is a great source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. These compounds help you to protect the health of the brain, heart, bones, etc. Try to add 1 or 2 medium-sized apples per day in your diet. Since seeds of the apple are poisonous, you should avoid eating seeds.

References


1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10822289

2. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
3.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16091428

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