Apple juice contains a variety of essential nutrients which are useful in aiding the body to combat certain ailments. It contains vitamins B and C, and a number of minerals, including phosphorus, iron, chlorine, silicon, potassium and calcium. It also contains a good quantity of pectin, which has a soothing effect upon the intestines and is an aid to combating constipation. It has a beneficial effect upon the balance of good and bad bacteria in the colon. Drinking apple juice will help with the elimination of toxins inside the body and will help to improve digestion.
It is believed that apple juice can have a positive effect upon the level of cholesterol because of the high levels of anti-oxidants present. These anti-oxidants may be useful in the prevention of such diseases as cancer and heart disease, and they are thought by some to be helpful with weight loss as well. The cloudier the appearance of the juice, the more anti-oxidants are present. Several studies have demonstrated that cloudy apple juice is better for your cardio-vascular system than the non-cloudy alternative. There are compounds in apple juice called phyto-nutrients, and these have a positive effect upon the bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body. The oxidation of LDL causes plaque to form on the walls of the coronary artery, leading to atherosclerosis. Researchers have said that apple juice can reduce the risk factors for heart disease.
It is best to juice the skin and pulp as well as the rest of the apple when juicing, and for this reason it is better to source organically grown apples so that you are not including the residue of toxic sprays which may have accumulated on the skin. Including the skin and pulp in your juice will also mean that it has a greater quantity of anti-oxidants and minerals.