How apples affect the liver — 5 facts about the benefits and possible harm

Numerous studies indicate that apples are useful for the functioning of many organs and systems of the human body.

Research confirms the beneficial effect of polyphenols contained in apples is on the liver, as well as on the entire human gastrointestinal tract.

It will be useful for readers to learn how these fruits affect the liver, what useful properties they have, as well as how to properly use them to cleanse and strengthen the liver, improve digestion and the general functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

5 useful properties

In alternative medicine, apples are used to treat many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. But scientists also confirm the positive effect that apples have on the digestive system. The beneficial effect is as follows:

1. Cleanse the liver. Both raw and baked, the apple contains fiber, which helps to eliminate bad cholesterol.
2. Remove toxins. Due to the content of polyphenols, apples relieve intoxication of the body by removing various poisons. This is especially true of medicines, an overabundance of which leads to liver damage.
3. Prevent the development of gastrointestinal cancer. Amygdalin, which is contained in apple seeds and gives them a bitter taste, is an antitumor substance.
4. Prevents stagnation of bile in the hepatic ducts. The fruit is rich in choleretic substances that have a beneficial effect on the health of the liver, gallbladder and support the performance of these organs.
5. Contribute to the prevention of liver obesity. Apple peel contains ursolic acid, which reduces glucose, cholesterol and fat levels.

How to take them — 3 ways

Unloading and restoration of liver function should be carried out once a year. Cleaning is carried out in the autumn period, since it is at this time of the year that high-quality apples ripen. Fruits should be fresh and free of pesticides.

There are 3 main ways to perform the procedure.

1. Fresh fruits

The reception scheme is as follows:

1. The cleaning procedure is designed for 7 days.
2. You need to eat at least every day 1 kg of apples.
3. Apples should be eaten with the peel.
4. For two days before and after the procedure, it is necessary to exclude meat from the diet.
5. Drinking purified or mineral water in an amount of 2.5 liters per day is recommended throughout the week.

2. Freshly squeezed juice

Apple juice is also useful for cleansing the liver. Juice should be taken according to the following scheme:

1. A week's preparation is needed before the procedure: every day you should take half a glass of freshly squeezed apple juice on an empty stomach in the morning 20 minutes before meals.
2. The procedure itself is designed for 3 days.
3. Every day at 8 a.m. you need to drink a glass of apple juice. Then drink 1 glass every two hours until 20:00 pm.

3. Baked fruits

Baked apples are not only delicious, but also very useful for the digestive tract.

After heat treatment, vitamins and minerals are preserved, and new useful compounds are formed that contribute to the normalization of liver function.

Regimen: regular consumption, two fruits per day. The term is unlimited.

Can apples hurt the liver?

The cause of pain may be an increased iron content in apples, which accumulates in liver cells.

The first thing to do is to see a doctor. The issues of liver-related diseases are dealt with by a gastroenterologist, who prescribes the following tests:

1. Biochemical and clinical blood analysis.
2. Ultrasound examination of the liver and biliary tract.
3. Liver tissue biopsy, if necessary.

You should also know that the liver itself does not hurt because it does not have nerve endings. Pain is felt in the right hypochondrium due to the stretching of the organ as a result of diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver.

Apples are not contraindicated in cirrhosis and fatty liver hepatosis. They only need to be consumed in moderation and used in the diet of sweet varieties, not sour ones.

Potential harm and contraindications

Since the liver acts as a filter for the entire body, diseases or abnormalities in the functioning of one or another internal system negatively affect the work of the liver, overloading it excessively.

The harmful effect of apples is as follows:

1. Abuse overloads the digestive tract. Uncontrolled consumption of apples leads to inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the 12th duodenum due to an increase in the content of acids and fiber.
2. They are harmful for urolithiasis. Having a diuretic effect, apples can provoke the movement of stones.
3. Sunflower seeds contribute to poisoning of the body. Apple seeds are toxic and poisonous in large quantities. You can eat up to six pieces without harm to your health.

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Conclusion

Thus, apples can be considered fruits, the use of which is indicated even for liver diseases. They are also used to prevent many diseases. Despite the presence of negative factors, the list of useful properties is still much more extensive. From this it can be concluded that the regular intake of apples in food is more than justified.