A while back I wrote about apples as a natural remedy; you can read the post here. I recently came across some information I thought neede to be shared.
A recent study at the University of Massachusetts Lowell found that animals who consumed apple juice (about the equivalent of a person drinking about a pint of apple juice or eating 2-3 apples daily) had higher levels of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. (Neurotransmitters are chemicals nerve cells release to carry messages to other nerve cells, acetylcholine helps memory.) Higher amounts of acetylcholine in the brain improve memory function.
Other studies have shown apples are rich in antioxidants, which help protect against free radical damage. (Free radicals oxidize and damage healthy cells in the brain and body, much like iron is damaged by oxidation, which shows up as rust. Think of antioxidants as cellular antirust treatments.)
Many fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and other phytonutrients (phyto means that it comes from plants); eating a variety of fruits and vegetables makes good nutritional sense.
Apples are widely available year round, and with many different varieties, make a delicious addition to any health regimen.
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