For centuries many people have sworn that apple cider could be a contributor to excellent health and aiding longevity, but until recently these opinions were nothing more than the proverbial old wives tales.
However, scientists are now studying objectively the possible health benefits that accompany English apple cider drinking. A research team has conducted a new study to the old theory and to find out if an English pint of cider every day really will keep your doctor away.
Scientists from Brewing Research International used twelve subjects in their study to taste 35 different types of apple cider, 15 different types of apples for English cider and an apple dessert.
Conclusions that came back indicated that that polyphenols were abundant in the English cider apples. They are of course a proven antioxidant that many say are essential to combat oxidative stress and to help maintain a resilient, healthy and strong cardiovascular system.
Polyphenol antioxidants can be found in a number of nutritional sources including olive oil, green tea, red wine, chocolate, nut and vegetables, fruits and others and are known to protect against the free radicals and ward off some diseases like heart disease.
When it comes to polyphenols are all of the apples and ciders equal is the question that needs to be answered and that answer is a resounding no. Research shows that the different apples and varieties of ciders show marked differences in the number of polyphenol antioxidants that are in the different apple ciders and English cider apples.
Researchers saw in general terms that instead of reaching for red wine that has been known for years to protect us by having resveratrol we can now reach for a glass of apple cider and get the equivalent amount of protection form antioxidants.
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