Does an Apple a Day Keep Away Diseases? Evidence and Mechanism of Action

June 2023 in “ Food science & nutrition ”

Yue Zhang, Miao Zeng, Xiaolu Zhang, Qiong Yu, Wenyun Zeng, Bin Yu, Jiali Gan, Shiwu Zhang, Xijuan Jiang

hair growth skin conditions apple polyphenols antioxidation vascular endothelium protection blood lipid reduction anti-inflammatory antiapoptotic

Studysummary This review summarizes evidence that apple and apple products may offer protective effects against various health issues, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mild cognitive impairment, and skin conditions, due to their phytochemical content and mechanisms like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.

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