According to research published in the Journal of Functional Foods (2017), dried red apples contain bioactive substances such as saponins, flavonoids and polysaccharides, which help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). These compounds help improve lipid metabolism and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Another report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on functional foods also emphasized that a diet rich in soluble fiber (found in dried red apples) helps reduce cholesterol absorption in the intestine, thereby effectively supporting blood fat reduction. Dried red apples, with their high fiber content, are a natural choice to add to a healthy diet.
However, experts also note that when using dried red apples, you should not overuse them because they contain a lot of natural sugar, with each 100g containing about 69-80g of carbohydrates, mainly sugar. Excessive consumption can cause hyperglycemia, especially for people with diabetes or people at high risk of metabolic diseases. WHO recommends that the total daily intake of added sugars should not exceed 10% of total energy intake, including sugars from natural foods.
WHO and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend that effective blood lipid reduction requires the combination of dried red apples with other foods such as green vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Dried red apples cannot completely replace treatments for high blood lipids, but only play a supporting role.
Healthy adults should only consume 20-30g of dried red apples per day to avoid excess energy and sugar.
