Benefits and Side Effect of Apple

Apple Origin and Place of Production

The fruit of an apple tree, a rose and deciduous tree, is also called a plain fruit or an empty green onion.

Its origin is known as the Balkans, and the discovery of carbonized apples in a Swiss cave dwellings around the 20th century B.C. suggests that Western apples have a history of more than 4,000 years.

In Korea, Neunggeum Tree, a traditional species, was cultivated, and it was the first recorded record of a king in the history of Gyerim, which was written during the reign of King Uijong of Goryeo. Wages are the etymology of Neunggeum, and it is assumed that cultivation was prevalent in the 18th century c, judging from the fact that cultivation methods were included in the forest economy used during the Joseon Dynasty.

Although there are 700 varieties of apple trees grown worldwide, Andong, Yeongju, Bonghwa-gun, Uiseong-gun, Mungyeong-si, and Yeongyang-gun are famous for their cultivation.

It is famous for its high-nutritious fruit, which is said to be an apple a day keep the doctor away.

Apple effect

1. Antioxidant function, anti-cancer effect
Apples contain flavonoids, antioxidants, which help prevent cell oxidation and mutation, which are effective in suppressing and preventing cancer progression.
In particular, pectin in apples increases beneficial fatty acids that prevent colon cancer, and polyphenols help produce anti-cancer substances in the colon.

2. Strengthen stomach health
Apple is rich in pectin, a water-soluble dietary fiber, which facilitates interworking of the large intestine and is effective in preventing constipation. It also helps calm the intestines and is said to be effective in diarrhea in the event of an upset stomach.
The tannin and tagaphenol components of apples also treat digestive inflammation and help strengthen digestive function.

3. Strengthening blood vessel health
The pectin component of apples reduces harmful cholesterol in blood vessels and increases beneficial cholesterol, which helps prevent cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, arteriosclerosis, and myocardial infarction.
Apples are also rich in potassium, which is effective in preventing high blood pressure by releasing excess sodium in the body.

4. Prevention of diabetes
Quercetin in apples delays the rise of blood sugar, helping regulate blood pressure, and potassium helps prevent diabetes by helping release sodium into the body.
The anthocyan ingredient in apples also helps prevent diabetes by inhibiting the over-release of insulin.

5. Skin beauty
Apple is said to be effective in improving skin elasticity and skin texture because it is rich in apple acids, sugar and vitamins. Also, the quesetin component of apples prevents tissue damage in cell aging and pectin component helps shrink pores.

6. Fatigue recovery
Organic acids and vitamin components such as apple acids and citric acids in apples help generate energy needed in the body and are effective in recovering fatigue by removing lactic acid piled up in the body.

Side effects of apple

1. If you eat apples before you go to bed or empty stomach, it can stimulate the secretion of stomach acid, so it is recommended to take them carefully for people with poor stomach.

2. If you eat apples before bedtime in inactive evenings, you should be careful if you take care of your weight because the sugar in the fruit can be stored in your body and increase your triglyceride level.

Caution when eating apples

1. Apple seeds have an ingredient called amigdalene, which can cause harmful effects, so it is recommended not to eat them.

2. It is recommended to eat apples with their shells because they contain large amounts of fiber and polyphenols.