Apple-products phytochemicals and processing: a review

Nat Prod Commun. 2009 May;4(5):659-70.

Abstract

Epidemiological studies have linked the consumption of apples with reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes. Extensive research exists on apples and the health benefits of their beverages and phytochemicals. The purpose of this paper is to review the most recent literature in this area focusing on phytochemicals, phytochemical bioavailability and antioxidant behavior.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / chemistry
  • Antioxidants / pharmacokinetics
  • Antioxidants / pharmacology
  • Beverages*
  • Biological Availability
  • Dietary Fiber / pharmacology
  • Food Handling
  • Fruit / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Malus / chemistry*
  • Phenols / chemistry
  • Phenols / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Phenols