New Research Studies Now Online August 17, 2005-
A wealth of new studies on apple polyphenols has
become available in recent weeks in nearly every health category. Please
check the following sections for a review of the latest posted research:
allergies,
skin cancer,
heart disease and
cholesterol,
safety, and
Cornell University.
Polyphenols in Juice Stall Alzheimer's
disease June 21, 2005- USF
scientists report that polyphenols in fruit juices- and not the vitamin C, E
or beta carotene- may slow Alzheimer's... (read
more)
New Procyanidin B-2 Hair Growth Formula
Released May 13, 2005-
A new formula based on the research showing new hair growth in clinical
trials with apple procyanidins
has just been released ...(read more)
Study: Antioxidants May Lengthen Life Fox News, May 5, 2005-
Scientists at the University of Washington have
extended lifespan in mammals by nearly 20% with catalase, a human
antioxidant. This landmark study is generating widespread interest in
polyphenols, which have been
shown to increase catalase... (read
more)
Apple Polyphenols Achieve Highest ORAC
Rating Mar 29,2005- New
test results show apple skin
extracts containing high levels of polyphenols score higher than any
other water-soluble antioxidant on the ORAC scale... (read more)
New Study: Apple Extracts Combat
Bad Cholesterol HealthDay/Yahoo News, Mar 13, 2005-
In a study using human liver cells, the
researchers showed that antioxidants found in
apple extracts could
potentially lower LDL cholesterol by a mechanism similar to statin drugs,
but without dangerous side effects... (read more)
Apples Extracts Shown to Prevent Breast Cancer The Herald, UK, Mar 7, 2005-Apple phytochemical extracts reduce
the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study from Cornell University.
Apple polyphenol extracts
have now been shown effective in preventing tumor formation in eight
different types of cancer...
(read more)
Russian Scientists: Sour Apples Extend Lifespan Pravda, Feb 2, 2005- Russian
scientists have finally found a way to extend human lifespan by 20-30 years-
if you can stand to eat sour apples... (read more)
Apple Polyphenols Shown to
Reduce Organ Fat UPI, Oct 4, 2004-- Researchers in Japan reported that an
extract from
apple skins reduced organ fat by 27%, and increased muscle strength by 16%
in only 3 weeks... (read more)
Study: an Apple a Day
Really Does Keep Doctor Away ABC News.com, Nov 17, 2004-- An apple a
day really does keep the doctor away, thanks to strong antioxidants that
fight cell damage, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday... (read more)
Japanese Health Secret Now Available in the U.S.
Dec 22, 2004--
High potency apple polyphenol extracts- the same kind used in recent
medical studies showing a wide range of health benefits- are available to
consumers in the United States... (read more)
Antioxidants
in apples prevents Alzheimer's disease News Target Network, December 2004-- New research
shows that apple polyphenol
extracts help prevent
neurodegenerative disorders such as
Alzheimer's disease. Interestingly, the study recommends eating fresh
apples, but it was
an apple polyphenol extract
that produced the reported results. (read more)
What are
Apple Polyphenols?
Apple Polyphenols
(poly-fee-nols) are phytochemicals concentrated in the skin of unripe
apples.
These chemical compounds are being studied extensively in labs around the
world for their health effects in major diseases, including
prevention and treatment of:
Recently,
apple polyphenol extracts have been
announced to dramatically decrease
organ fat
and increase muscle strength in laboratory
animals. This exciting but preliminary report from researchers in Japan has
fueled a strong interest in these natural botanical compounds.
Polyphenolsextracted from apples are also showing
promise in treating
male pattern baldness, improving skin disorders, and preventing
allergic reactions. Applepolyphenol
extracts have been shown to be 2 to 6 times more powerful
then Vitamin C as antioxidants.
Applepolyphenols are naturally
occurring plant compounds that act as potent
antioxidants. They protect cells against
free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to
tissue damage in the body. For example, when low-density lipoprotein
(LDL, or "bad")
cholesterol is
oxidized, it can become glued to arteries and cause
coronary heart disease...
(read more)
Medical Research
In medical and chemical studies,
apple polyphenols
are also variously referred to as apple condensed tannins, phenolics,
phenolic compounds, antioxidants, flavonoids, apple
peel powder, bioflavonoids, phytonutrients, and
phytochemicals.
There is an impressive body of research
on phytochemicals and
polyphenols from fruits, teas, wine and vegetables and
their positive effects on human health. This site will focus on
the research specific to apple polyphenolsandextracts
because of their unique potency,
bioavailability and
wide range of benefits studied.
Some of the best research in the world is
coming out of
Cornell University
here in the U.S. Be sure to
read
this review study from Cornell- it's an overview of much of
the existing research on applepolyphenols.
The widest range of study has focused on
apple
polyphenols' antioxidant
capabilities. Their effect on human cancers, especially
lung cancer and
prostate cancer, is also well
detailed. Other scientists are focusing on
apple polyphenols as beneficial
in heart disease,
allergies, and
hair regrowth in male
pattern baldness...
Quercetin, procyanidins,
catechins, phloridzin, phlorizin, epicatechin, rutin, and chlorogenic
acid are all
apple polyphenols.
Where
Can I Get Some?
Until now, high potency apple polyphenolextractproducts have not
been available in the United States. An increasing range of
products is available to consumers in Japan, in cosmetics,
chewing gum, health drinks, and more. We'll tell you
where you
can get it, what you should look for, and why eating applesmay not be good enough. And we'll keep you
abreast of new product announcements... (read more)
Can I just eat apples?
Read the frequently asked questions here What concentrated products are available?Check
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