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Cider may protect against cancer and stroke30 August 2006 Drinking cider may help protect against cancer and stroke, researchers have suggested. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that apples used to make certain types of cider contain high levels of phenolic antioxidants, which are linked to protection against diseases such as strokes and cancer. Dr Serena Marks and colleagues looked at the phenolic levels of 19 varieties of English cider apple, 35 varieties of cider and one variety of dessert apple. "We know that apples are high in phenolics and our research shows that cider apples have a higher phenolic content than dessert apples," said Marks. Work is now underway to look at how the body absorbs these antioxidants from cider. A dozen volunteers will drink a pint of cider, while avoiding all other dietary sources of antioxidants, and urine and blood samples will then be analysed. The project is being funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the National Association of Cider Makers. Related links
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