Apples contain a lot of vitamins and have a number of useful properties. New research conducted by American experts have shown that apples are good and blood pressure problems.
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The staff at Ohio State University found that eating apples helps to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. In addition, lovers of apples better blood pressure.
Scientists believe that the beneficial effect of apples on the circulatory system associated with specific substances in these fruits. Middle-aged people all ate one apple a day, but at the same time consistently maintained a good record of blood pressure.
According to researchers, an important role is played by the chemical compound of polyphenols that are contained in large amounts in apples. Polyphenols are among the potent natural antioxidants. The study involved more than fifty men and women aged 40-60 years, of whom ate one red apple on a daily basis, are often taken as a supplement of 194 mg of polyphenols per day, and some - just a "dummy". Testing four weeks later showed that the groups where people are allowed to apples and polyphenols present positive dynamics in the content of cholesterol in the blood, whereas in the placebo group no such effect was observed.
The study authors say that eating apples reduces the risk of damage to blood vessels and heart disease. (READ MORE)
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