10 Medicinal Benefits Of Apple

An old saying says eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away from you. The concentration of fiber and vitamins of group B, C and E make it an important ally in disease prevention. Originating in Asia, they have become a worldwide consumed fruit.

They are the edible fruit of the domestic apple tree. Apple and cider and vinegar are produced, as well as jams or compotes.

If you do not know the power of the apple, here are ten medicinal benefits that this fruit can give you:

1. Diabetes:

The apple is rich in pectin, a fiber that helps control blood glucose. It is recommended to take two small apples daily, this amount is sufficient for the amount of pectin needed.

2. Cholesterol:

Researchers at the University of Florida discovered that pectin can also help reduce bad cholesterol by forming a fiber in the intestinal wall by preventing the absorption of cholesterol and other fats. The study was conducted with 160 women between 45 and 65 years of age.

3. AVC:

Fruits with white pulp, such as apple and pear, can reduce a person's risk of having a stroke. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands, a study conducted on 20,069 people, between 20 and 65 years of age. It took ten years to develop. After this period, the researchers found that people who ate more white pulp fruits and vegetables were 52% less likely to have a stroke. Although of course they need more studies to confirm the results, experts argue that eating an apple a day reduces the risk by about 40%.

4. Respiratory problems:

Apples have antioxidants that help improve respiratory capacity and protect the lungs. According to survey by the University of Nottingham, England, showed that people who eat five apples or more a week have fewer respiratory problems, including asthma. The apples also have an astringent property that improved the throat as well as vocal cords.

5. Stomach diseases:

The apple helps those who suffer from heartburn, gastritis and ulcers. This fruit acts beneficially on the lining of the digestive system.

6. Prevention of tooth decay:

Apple juice has properties that can kill up to 80% of these germs. Therefore, some dentists recommend taking apples to children who eat a lot of candy, since this fruit helps protect teeth and gums.

7. Cerebral:

Due to vitamin B, this fruit also helps in the prevention of the entire nervous system. This is because she is a great source of nutrients, being rich in vitamin C and phosphoric acid. In this way, the apple helps prevent neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

8. Aging:

It is rich in tannins and flavonoids, which are the phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, astringent and anti-inflammatory, this fruit helps prevent premature aging. Flavonoids also help in cardiovascular diseases.

9. Satiety:

Apples are highly recommended for those who want to start a diet. Eta fruit has fibers that help give the feeling of satiety. The cortex, for example, has insoluble fibers that are not digested and therefore remain in the stomach longer. It also has the power to reduce the desire to eat sweets and chocolates.

10. Vitamins:

          It is not possible to talk about all the benefits of apples, since they are very numerous. But, in short, the vitamins B1, B2, B3, of this fruit helps prevent skin problems or prevent hair loss.

Our recommendation is that you consume apples that are grown using organic farming systems, since it has been proven that they do not have pesticide residues.

Author: 

Muhammad Mubashir Iqbal, BS(Hons) Biochemistry, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.