Can apple peel protect blood cells from mercury damage?
Cytoprotective Potential of Annurca Apple Polyphenols on Mercury-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Erythrocytes
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Scientists tested if chemicals from Annurca apple peel can shield red blood cells from harm caused by mercury in a lab dish.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Scientists tested if chemicals from Annurca apple peel can shield red blood cells from harm caused by mercury in a lab dish.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 527 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Perrone P, Moriello C, Alessio N, Manna C, D'Angelo S
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Apple peel extract helps keep red blood cells looking healthy when they're stressed by mercury, but the flesh extract doesn't work as well at low doses.
Apple peel extract from a type of Italian apple might help protect red blood cells from damage caused by mercury, especially when used in higher amounts.
Apple peel extract might help red blood cells recover from mercury damage by boosting their natural antioxidants.
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.
Apple peel extract might help protect red blood cells from damage caused by mercury, better than the fruit's flesh does — and even a little bit goes a long way.