Help prevent cancer

Apples include antioxidants that may help prevent cancers such as lung and digestive tract cancers. Observational population studies also link apples with a lower risk of the estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) form of breast cancer.

These effects may be linked to apple polyphenols, which prevent cancerous cells from growing in test tubes. Furthermore, increased apple intake was connected to a decreased risk of cancer death in one research of women. The fiber content of apples may potentially play a role in their cancer-fighting properties. Another test-tube study discovered that apple pectin fiber can slow the development of cancerous cells and even cause them to die. However, the more human study is needed to better understand the possible link between apples and cancer prevention, such as how much to eat and when to eat it.