7 Benefits of Apple Juice (and 6 Downsides)

Additionally, apple juice contains:

• Vitamin B
• Iron
• Calcium
• Copper

1. Boosts immunity
   • Apple juice contains a significant quantity of vitamin C, which is essential to the body's immune system.
   • Vitamin C enhances the immune system, acting as an antioxidant that protects against oxidative stress and inflammation.
2. Relieves constipation
   • Apples contain malic acid, which may aid digestion and enhance liver function.
   • This juice, when combined with fiber and other stimulating minerals, may alleviate symptoms of constipation, cramps, bloating, and diarrhea.
   • Furthermore, it may contain sorbitol, which helps smoothen the digestive tract and eases stool passage.
3. Promotes heart health
   • The micronutrients in apple juice may help lower the levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in the blood.
   • However, extensive study is required to understand if it works or how it works.
   • Lowering your cholesterol implies that your heart will be healthier because it will not have to work as hard to pump blood around your body.
   • Reduced cholesterol levels may help with weight problems.
4.  Prevents cancer
   • Apple juice can reduce the risk of some forms of cancer and alleviate some of its symptoms.
   • Studies suggest that drinking apple juice or eating apples can reduce the risk of lung and colon cancer.
   • Maintain a healthy weight and stay active to reap the benefits of regular exercise and maximize the beneficial effects of apple juice.
   • Apple juice's high vitamin C concentration and polyphenols have antioxidant properties.
5. Improves skin health
   • Vitamin C helps heal wounds, clot the blood properly, and keep cells healthy and operating efficiently, including skin regeneration and repair.
6. Increases metabolism
   • Long-term studies may have linked apple juice consumption to reduced waistlines, levels of body fat, cholesterol, risk of diabetes, and blood pressure, which are the risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
   • Thus, apple juice can improve metabolism and may even protect the heart.
7. Protects the brain as you age
   • Polyphenolic antioxidants in apple juice protect the brain from harm caused by unstable chemicals called free radicals.
   • It prevents brain cell death.
   • It is used to treat neurological illnesses, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

1. Causes gastrointestinal issues
   • Excessive drinking of apple juice may result in gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea and flatulence.
   • Research has found that the presence of sorbitol and fructose in apple juice may induce persistent diarrhea.
   • You must avoid the consumption of apple juice on an empty stomach because its high sugar content may cause gas and bloat.
2. Increase risk of kidney stones
   • Apple juice contains oxalates.
   • A study discovered that excessive consumption of dietary oxalates may directly contribute to kidney stone production.
   • The recommended daily dose of apple juice is 240 mL.
3. Promotes tooth decay
   • Fruit juices contain a lot of sugar.
   • These sugars are consumed by bacteria in the mouth, which may result in tooth erosion.
   • Packaged apple juice is acidic and may cause dental enamel damage.
4. Increases blood sugar levels
   • Like all juices, apple juice may accumulate sugar in circulation at a slower rate and in smaller quantities.
   • When more sugar enters the circulation fast, the body has more sugar accessible than it can use as an energy source.
   • This stimulates the pancreas to secrete more insulin to eliminate the sugar.
   • The blood sugar surge is followed by a blood sugar drop, which stimulates appetite and food consumption.
   • Therefore, consuming fruit juice might result in poor blood sugar management and weight gain.
5. Weight gain
   • Just like other fruit beverages, apple juice does not quickly fill your stomach. This increases the consumption of a large amount of juice at once.
   • Juices typically have added sugars and a high concentration of carbs, which raises your calorie consumption.
   • Thus, if you drink fresh apple juice instead of entire apples daily, you may gain weight.
6. Low in vitamins and minerals
   • Enhanced fruit juices are frequently fortified with vitamin C. Furthermore, the required amount of juice (240 mL per day) does not include all the needed vitamins and minerals.
   • Research done by the Institute of Food Science, Technology, and Nutrition reports that the consumption of apple polyphenols from whole apples is superior to apple juice.
   • Whole apples contain fiber, and apple juice may have less fiber.