Apple

Description

The Apple is a temperate-zone fruit.

Botanical Names

 Malus pumila  (Common Apple)

 Pyrus malus

 There are another 7,500 varieties of Apple grown worldwide.

 All species of Apple belong to the Rose (Rosaceae) family.

Digestive System

 Apple (juice) may improve the function of the Digestive System. 

Immune System

 Apples may reduce the symptoms of (Food) Allergies.  ^[1]

 Apples may help to prevent some types of Cancer (due to Caffeic Acid, Ellagic Acid, Quercetin, Phloridzin and Chlorogenic Acid):  ^[2]

 Apples may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  ^[3]

 Apples may help to prevent Cancer - Lung (primarily due to the Quercetin content of Apples).  ^[4]

 Apples (including processed “supermarket†Apple juice) may possess Anti-Viral effects (i.e. they may inhibit some Viruses):

 Apples may inhibit Polio Viruses:  ^[5]

Metabolism

 Apples may reduce total serum Cholesterol levels (due to the Pectin and other constituents of Apples) ^[6]: