Now apple juice has been added to this list. Previous in vitro studies have indicated that several beverages including wine, tea and grape juice have antioxidant components that may help reduce levels of LDL. While further research is needed to determine which juice components and extracts specifically contribute to the antioxidant activity, the study shows that 100 percent apple juice is a nutritious addition to any healthy well-balanced diet. The juices and fresh apple extracts varied in the amount of phenolic concentrations, but all inhibited LDL oxidation. Only juices containing 100 percent apple juice and no sugar were included in the study. Researchers tested six commercial apple juices, and the peel, flesh and whole fruit of Red Delicious apples for various phenolic compounds.
The antioxidants work by preventing the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and have the potential to guard the body against chronic heart disease, the leading cause of death in this country. Those phenolic compounds have been shown to act as antioxidants that help protect the body from injury, including the injuries of eating fat in your diet. The discovery is reported in the April 16 issue of Life Sciences.Īpples, long considered part of a healthy diet, contain phenols or chemical compounds in their juice that are also found in other fruits and vegetables. (Sacramento, Calif.) - Researchers at UC Davis Medical Center this week announced results of an in vitro study that found antioxidants in apple juice help reduce levels of bad cholesterol and may protect against heart disease. UC DAVIS STUDY SHOWS 100 PERCENT APPLE JUICE IS MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT Significant amount of phytonutrients may help protect against heart disease. Editor: Video and audio available via Media Link and satellite.
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