Scientists report: Cider is good for you!
We’ve always suspected it, but now we’ve got proof! From the Daily Mail in the UK:
It’s a tonic! Scientists say a glass of cider is packed with antioxidants
A glass of cider a day could keep the doctor away, research suggests.
Scientists have shown that the drink, currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity, is bursting with health-boosting antioxidants.
In many cases, levels are as high as those found in red wine, which is recognised for its ability to stave off a range of diseases.
Both drinks are rich in phenolics, a type of antioxidant credited with the ability to ward off cancer, heart disease and stroke.
Researcher Dr Serena Marks said: “Unit for unit, the cider with the most phenolics had levels comparable to red wine.”
Type of apple, exposure to light, soil composition and storage conditions all affect phenolic concentration.
Presenting her findings at the Cheltenham Science Festival last night, Dr Marks said it could have important implications for health and for the cider industry.
The Glasgow University scientist said: “Previous research suggests there may be an association between phenolics and protection against some serious diseases.
“The more information we can get about the phenolics in cider and what happens to them in the body, the more chance we have of positively influencing the phenolic content of cider, for example, by helping manufacturers chose varieties of cider apple which have naturally higher levels of phenolics.
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