Why is apply good for your stomach?

Apple and apple juice are always beneficial for most parts of the body, especially the intestinal tract.

Recent research shows that apple pectin and apple polyphenols are important compounds that make up anticancer agents during intestinal fermentation.

German researcher Dr. Dieter Schrenk and colleagues hypothesize that butyrate may be increased by the presence of pectin in fresh apples and extracts of apple juice.

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Butyrate is thought to be an autoimmune metabolite, which can prevent the development of malignant cells, cause colon cancer, a very common disease in Western industrial countries. This is a short-chain fatty acid, considered one of the important factors to protect the mucosa layer, the inner layer of the intestinal wall (intestine has 4 layers), which contains the secretory glands.

The researchers note: 'Butyrate is not only an important nutritional factor for the intestinal system but also plays a decisive role in protecting and fighting cancer.'

In addition, apples are also a good source of natural fiber for the body, supporting effective weight loss in the daily diet.

The study was published in the Journal of Nutrition (USA).