According to Chinese medicine, red apples are sweet, creamy, added to the diced, flavor and soup, help to replenish, nourish blood, soothe the strong effects of other flavors and drugs. In particular, red apples often appear in nutritional supplements, blood thinners and detox drugs. From folk experience, the ancients often use red apple juice combined with goji berries and licorice to soothe the liver, improve sleep and facial beauty, common signs in people with weak liver function.
Not stopping at traditional values, many international research projects have also confirmed the effectiveness of red apples for the liver. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2021) showed that red apple extract significantly reduces liver enzymes (ALT, AST) in animals with liver damage due to toxic chemicals. At the same time, the polysaccharide compounds in red apples also support liver cell regeneration and enhance the activity of endogenous antioxidant enzymes such as SOD and GSH-Px.
Dr. Chen Xinyu, a natural medicinal herb researcher at Shanghai University of Pharmacy (China), commented: "Polysaccharide in red apples has the ability to regulate immunity and protect the liver from damage caused by inflammation, while promoting the recovery of liver tissue after mild to moderate damage".
Not only does red apples protect the liver from toxins, they also help improve lipid metabolism, an important factor in preventing fatty liver, an increasingly common disease.This effect is especially useful for people with sedentary lifestyles, frequent consumption of high-fat foods, or alcohol use.
Experts recommend using red apples in the following forms:
Make red apple tea: Use 5-7 dried red apples, soak in warm water to rinse, then steep with 500ml of boiling water for 10-15 minutes.Can be drunk warm or cool, 1-2 times a day.
Cook soup or stewed medicine: Red apples combined with goji berries, licorice, and goji berries help increase the effectiveness of liver care, especially suitable for people with poor health, fatigue, and dark skin.
Eat directly: Dried red apples can be used as a healthy snack, rich in fiber and vitamin C.
