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Dazzling health benefits of Apple

More than 7500 kinds of apple are there in our world. The following are some of the health benefits of crunchy delicious apple.

Bone Protection

French researchers found that there is a Flavonoids substance called phloridzin and a chemical substance called boron which increases the bone density and strengthens the bones.

Maintaining healthy brain

A chemical named quercetin found in all kinds of apples helps to protect the brain cells from radical damage (Alzheimer’s disease).

Kills bad cholesterol

The pectin in apples lowers LDL (low-density lipoproteins) cholesterol which is bad to our health. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.

Lung cancer prevention

Flavonoids components named quercetin and naringin in apples prevent a 50% lowering the risk of lung cancer.

Liver Cancer prevention

Researchers tested that the skin of apple has the ability on lowering the risk of liver cancer.

Diabetes Management

The pectin content in apple supplies galacturonic acid reduces the body’s need for insulin and may help the management of diabetes.

Helps for whiter, healthier teeth

Biting and chewing the apple stimulates the production of saliva, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.

Protects against Parkinson’s

Due to the radical-fighting power of antioxidants present in apples protects the nerve cells and stimulates the nerves.

Protects our heart

The presence of highly soluble fiber, slower up the build-up of cholesterol in the arteries and protects our heart.

Immune booster

Due to high concentration of quercetin in red apples can help boost and fortifies our immune system.

Prevent cataracts

Antioxidant properties of apples are likely to reduce 10% to 15% of the chance of cataract.

Sinus problems

Recent research found that apple essence and with few drops of vinegar boiled in water will helps in sinus drainage.

Skin Care

Paste of apple, honey and milk when applied on the skin increases shine and glow.