Half a dozen new studies back up that old adage about staying healthy. Exciting new research shows that apple-eaters are less prone to have poor lung function, certain cancers, strokes and deadly heart attacks. Scientists believe it's because apples contain the same type of potent, disease-fighting antioxidants that also are found in tea, chocolate and red wine. Help you breathe better. Ward off cancer.
Investigators suggest that such antioxidants inhibit enzymes that activate carcinogens.
New Cornell University test-tube studies even show that fresh apple extract suppresses cell growth of colon and liver cancers. Apple fiber, notably pectin, tends to lower bad LDL cholesterol. New research says apple antioxidants benefit vascular function and have anticoagulant activity similar to that of aspirin. In fact, a new analysis finds that some apples are super sources of one particularly promising flavonoid called procyanidins. Go to top Apple secrets New tests find apples are super sources of antioxidants, including one called procyanidins, also abundant in red wine and chocolate.