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INGREDIENTS

Pure pressed Okanagan apples. No water added. No sugar added. 100% natural.

BENEFITS OF APPLE JUICE

Supports Hydration

Apple juice is 88% water and tastes good. This makes it easy to consume — especially for those who are sick and at an increased risk of dehydration.

In fact, some pediatricians recommend half-strength apple juice — a mix of half juice, half water — for sick kids who are mildly dehydrated and at least one year old.

In a study of mildly dehydrated children with diarrhea and vomiting, those offered diluted apple juice were 6.5% less likely to need fluids delivered via their veins than those given a medicinal electrolyte drink.

Though electrolyte drinks are specially formulated to rehydrate, some children don’t like the taste and won’t drink them. They’re also relatively expensive.

Diluted apple juice is a practical and pleasant alternative for kids, as well as adults.

Be sure to drink diluted juice to rehydrate, as the high sugar content of full-strength juice can draw excess water into your gut and worsen diarrhea — particularly during recovery from illnes.

In more severe cases of dehydration, medicinal electrolyte drinks are still advised. Though the amount of potassium in apple juice is similar to electrolyte drinks, it has little sodium, which is also lost via bodily fluids when you're sick.

Summary

Apple juice is high in water and tastes good, making it a good choice for hydrating. To avoid side effects, dilute to half-strength when using it to rehydrate after an illness.

Contains Beneficial Plant Compounds

Apples are rich in plant compounds, particularly polyphenols. While the majority of these compounds are in the peel, some from the apple flesh are retained in the juice.

These plant compounds may protect your cells from inflammation and oxidative damage. Both of these processes are underlying factors in chronic conditions, including certain cancers and heart disease.

In one study, healthy men drank a 2/3 cup (160 ml) of apple juice, then scientists drew their blood. Oxidative damage in their blood was suppressed within 30 minutes of drinking the juice, and this effect continued for up to 90 minutes.

For more polyphenols, opt for cloudy juice — which contains pulp — rather than clear, which has the pulp removed.

One analysis found that cloudy apple juice had up to 62% more polyphenols than clear juice.

The majority of store-bought apple juice is clear in appearance, meaning you can easily see through it. Organic varieties are more commonly available in the cloudy form.

Summary

Apple juice contains plant compounds called polyphenols, which may help protect your cells from disease-promoting oxidative stress and inflammation. Cloudy juice with pulp is higher in polyphenols than clear juice.

 

May Support Heart Health

Plant compounds — including polyphenols — in apple juice may be particularly beneficial for heart health.

Polyphenols may prevent LDL (bad) cholesterol from becoming oxidized and building up in your arteries. Higher levels of oxidized LDL are linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

One study observed that when healthy adults drank 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) of clear apple juice daily for 6 weeks, their LDL (bad) cholesterol was 20% more resistant to oxidation compared to the start of the study.

Additionally, when healthy women drank 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) of clear apple juice, the antioxidant activity of their blood increased nearly 11% within 1 hour of drinking the juice, compared to a placebo drink.

This boost in antioxidant activity means more potential protection from heart disease. Still, more human studies are needed to confirm these heart health benefits.

Summary

Human studies suggest drinking apple juice may increase antioxidant activity in your blood and help
protect LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation. This may reduce your risk of heart disease.

 

May Protect Your Brain as you Age

Preliminary studies suggest that apple juice may support brain function and mental health as you age.

Some of this protection may be due to the antioxidant activity of the polyphenols found in the juice. They may shield your brain from damage by unstable molecules called free radicals.

In a series of studies, older mice were given daily apple juice that was equivalent to 2‒3 cups (480‒720 ml) for a human. When the mice consumed the juice for one month, they:

  • performed significantly better on maze-based memory tests, compared to a control group that didn’t receive the juice

  • maintained brain levels of acetylcholine, a nerve messenger that’s important for memory and good
    mental health and that tends to decline in aging — as was the case in the control group in this study

  • suppressed an increase in beta-amyloid protein fragments in the brain, which are associated with brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease

Additionally, when people with Alzheimer’s disease drank 1 cup (240 ml) of apple juice daily for 1 month, their behavioral and mental symptoms — like anxiety, restlessness, and false beliefs — improved by 27%. However, memory and problem solving didn’t improve.

Further human studies are needed to confirm the benefits of apple juice for brain function and clarify how much would be needed for this purpose.

Summary

Animal studies observe that apple juice may help protect memory and other aspects of brain health in aging. Preliminary human research suggests that it may improve behaviour and mental health in Alzheimer’s disease.

FUN FACTS

Weight-Loss Assistance

While apple juice itself isn’t a magic diet drink, if you struggle with an overactive appetite or a habit of snacking between meals, apple juice could be a great solution for you! A bit heavier in the stomach than plain water, this juice’s sweet and fruity taste and greater amount of substance can help suppress appetite and snack cravings between meals. So next time your stomach starts growling for sugary or salty foods, try drinking down a glass of apple juice for your afternoon snack.

Asthma Improvement

The same way apple juice can help improve heart health, this super juice also lends a hand to your lungs! Apple juice is packed full of antioxidants, which help strengthen the lungs and improve lung health, which can reduce the severity and frequency of asthma attacks. While it’s no replacement for an inhaler, it’s definitely worth a shot—however, try to go for apple juice brands with lower sugar content. Drinks with large amounts of sugar can actually worsen asthma, so make sure you keep an eye on that ingredients label!

UTI Prevention

Thanks to the acidic nature of apple juice, the benefits of apple juice can be extremely useful for preventing health issues such as UTIs. However, if you’re already suffering from a UTI, experts recommend avoiding apple juice and other fruits and juices that can potentially worsen rather than improve your condition. Be sure not to confuse prevention with treatment, or you could end up worse off than you started!

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