The Claim

Extracts from the peel of ripe Annurca apples reduce mercury-induced lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes in vitro, as demonstrated by decreased levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) at concentrations of 1–5 μM, indicating a potential protective effect against oxidative damage to cell membranes.

Source: Cytoprotective Potential of Annurca Apple Polyphenols on Mercury-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Erythrocytes

What the research says

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In plain English

Apple peel extract from a type of Italian apple might help protect human red blood cells from damage caused by mercury, at least in lab tests.

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Extracts from the peel of ripe Annurca apples mitigate mercury-induced lipid peroxidation in human erythrocytes in vitro, as evidenced by reduced thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels at 1–5 μM, suggesting protection against oxidative damage to cell membranes.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Cytoprotective Potential of Annurca Apple Polyphenols on Mercury-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Erythrocytes

    The study shows that chemicals from ripe Annurca apple peels help protect red blood cells from damage caused by mercury, by reducing harmful substances that damage cell walls.

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