An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away - Is It True?

Studies conducted by a team of medical professionals from Cornell University, showed that Vitamin substitutes can never be substitutes of whole fruits or vegetables in their natural forms. The antioxidant properties that are present in apples itself are far higher than supplements.

According to a recent study, when colon cancer cells where treated with 50 milligrams of apple extract drawn out of the peel, the growth of the cancer cells was reduced by 43%. Similarly, liver cancer cell growth was decreased by 57 %.

According to Cornell University researchers, the skin of an apple itself contains antioxidants that are equal to 1500 milligrams of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is used for the maintenance of collagen. It also protects the immune system and assists the absorption of calcium by the bone tissues.

There are enough recent studies to back this old wives tale. Apples are full of vitamins, antioxidants, phytochemicals and many more properties that can prevent a lot of disorders including heart diseases and, even, cancer. Here are some other benefits of phytochemicals: They prevent cell damage, multiplication of cancer cells, and they also decrease the level of bad cholesterol.