{"id":161770,"date":"2022-08-10T21:59:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T16:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=161770"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:43:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:43:46","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-apple-juice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-apple-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Juice: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Apple Juice<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Apple Juice<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Apple Juice for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Apple Juice?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Apple Juice<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Apple Juice<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When someone says \u201cA for\u2026\u201d almost all of us complete the sentence by saying apple without even batting an eyelid. If you think about it, you will find that apples are so common all across the world that they are featured in legends and fairy tales. You might notice that it dropped in on crucial scientific discoveries too (remember Newton and his apple tree that led to the discovery of gravity?). So, though the apple might seem like a humble fruit, it might have hidden greater potential.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Apples have caught the attention of researchers worldwide and for all the good reasons. It is a versatile, accessible and inexpensive fruit. Moreover, it has various bioactive components in it which might have various positive health benefits. You might have heard the saying \u201cAn apple a day keeps the doctor away\u201d, let\u2019s read and find out if the mentioned proverb holds some value 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Drinking apple juice can help lower the risk of developing asthma in children. source: ncbi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Apple juice contains antioxidants that can help protect against heart disease. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Regular consumption of apple juice may help improve brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease. source:ncbi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Apple juice is a hydrating beverage that can help maintain proper fluid balance in the body. source: fdc.nal.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Apple Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0The nutrients present in apple juice are as follows\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrients<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Percentage content<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Water<\/td> 88.2\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Carbohydrate<\/td> 11.3\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td> 0.1\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/td> 0.13\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Sugar<\/td> 9.62\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Fibre<\/td> 0.2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Table 1: Nutrients present per 100g of apple juice<\/strong>^{2<\/a><\/strong><\/sup>.\u200b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nVitamins present in apple juice:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\nVitamin A\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\nVitamin C (ascorbic acid)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2(riboflavin)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3 (niacin)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic acid2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nMinerals present in apple juice:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\nPotassium<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Apple Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nApple juice might have the following properties that might be helpful for us:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIt may have antioxidant activity (neutralization of free radicals)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with diabetes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a protective effect on nerve cells\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with heart diseases\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with weight management It may have an anti-cancer potential\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\nIt might help in reducing inflammation1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nA study I came across explored the use of dilute apple juice as a form of initial oral hydration in children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration. Using dilute apple juice as a suitable alternative for children with mild gastroenteritis might provide relief and potentially lead to fewer negative outcomes compared to using electrolyte maintenance solutions3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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