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    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 … Xijuan Jiang
    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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