Researchers at Scotland's University of Glasgow believe a glass of apple cider may help protect against strokes, heart disease and cancer.
The researchers say the benefits derive from chemicals in English cider apples, reports Sky News. They now plan to test their theory on 12 volunteers, who will each be asked to down a pint of cider a day. The length of the test was not revealed in the Sky News report.
The study says the compounds called phenolics, which give the cider its taste and color, also have major health benefits.
"Previous research suggests there may be an association between phenolics and protection against some serious diseases, so we're trying to find out how we get phenolics from our diet," study leader Dr. Serena Marks told Sky News. "We know that apples are high in phenolics, and our research shows that cider apples have a higher phenolic content than dessert apples."
Source: United Press International
