Overview
Apple extract polyphenols are chemicals found in apples.
Apple polyphenols are used for obesity, hay fever, high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia), and many other conditions.
How do they work?
Apple polyphenols seem to block fat and cholesterol from entering the body. This may allow them to lower cholesterol and help with weight loss.
Male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia). Early research shows that applying an apple polyphenol product to the scalp can increase hair growth in some men with male-pattern baldness.
Blood Sugar Control
In a clinical trial on 25 healthy people, a polyphenol-rich apple and blackcurrant drink reduced blood sugar levels after meals. In another trial on 62 overweight people, apple polyphenol extract reduced fasting blood sugar.
The long-term administration of apple extract polyphenols (600 mg/day for 12 weeks) reduced sugar spikes after meals in a clinical trial on 65 people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance).
Hay fever. Early research shows that drinking a drink with apple extract polyphenols reduces runny nose in people with hay fever. Other early research shows that taking apple polyphenol once daily for 12 weeks, starting about 2 weeks before cedar pollen season, can reduce sneezing in patients with a specific form of hay fever called Japanese cedar pollinosis.
Athletic performance. Early research suggests that taking apple and grape polyphenols can allow athletes to exercise for a little bit longer before getting tired.
Obesity. Early research shows that drinking a beverage with apple extract polyphenols can reduce the amount of body fat in adults who are overweight or obese.
Safety
When taken by mouth: Apple polyphenols are POSSIBLY SAFE when taken short-term. Taking apple extract polyphenols might cause mild gastrointestinal side effects, such as diarrhea.
When applied to the skin: Apple extract polyphenols are POSSIBLY SAFE when used appropriately.
