Apple polyphenol, the bioactive substance contained in apple, has strong oxidability, anti-tumor, anti-allergy and so on. Therefore, it is widely used in medicine, food, tanning and daily chemical industry, and plays an irreplaceable role. The role of apple polyphenol is manifested in the following aspects.
1. High Antioxidant Activity
Apple polyphenol has strong antioxidant properties and can scavenge free radicals in the body. At the same time, it has good convergence and adhesion. It can maintain the synthesis of collagen, inhibit elastase, assist the body to protect collagen and improve skin elasticity, so as to avoid or reduce wrinkles and maintain the delicate appearance of the skin. It has multiple functions such as anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-radiation, whitening and moisturizing, and has unique effects on skin aging, wrinkles and pigmentation caused by various factors.
2. Reduce Fat and Gain Muscle
Apple polyphenol have the effect of enhancing muscle strength and reducing visceral fat. Oligomers of Proanthocyanidins from apple polyphenol can inhibit the activity of pancreatic lipase in the human body, thereby inhibiting the absorption of triglycerides. Apple polyphenol can also inhibit the transport of glucose, significantly reduce blood glucose concentration and increase satiety, effectively control body weight, and help to lose weight.
The study found that after 12 weeks of taking apple polyphenol-containing beverages, the abdominal visceral fat area decreased by 10.69 square centimeters.
3. Improve Blood Circulation
Apple polyphenol helps to prevent lipid oxidation and improve blood circulation. When fat is oxidized, bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body will increase, making the blood turbid and sticky, leading to increased risk of diseases such as atherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis refers to the attachment of too much bad cholesterol (LDL) to the vessel wall that makes the vessel stiff and fragile. It is due to the strong antioxidant capacity of apple polyphenol that they can prevent lipid oxidation, improve blood circulation, and prevent diseases caused by high-fat diets such as arteriosclerosis.
4. Dental Health
Apple polyphenol can achieve the effect of fresh breath by inhibiting the production of methyl mercaptan in the body. Researchers have done an experiment: subjects who gargle with apple polyphenols reduce the amount of methanthiol produced by more than 50 % per unit time, and the production of methanthiol is completely inhibited when using higher concentrations of apple polyphenol. Not only that, it can also effectively reduce dental plaque.
