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Of Super Mice and Supermen, and the Magic Apples of Avalon
By: Katrina Kern
Recently, a Japanese study showed dramatic results of organ fat
loss and increased muscle strength, in test rats fed rare
phytochemicals from baby green apple skins.
Without additional vitamins or supplements, these rats lost 27%
of their internal organ fat -- “belly fat” in you and me-- and
increased in muscle strength by 16%, in just three weeks. Should
these findings translate to humans, we could be looking at a
true health breakthrough of the new century.
Belly fat in mice and men is a signature of aging. The body
deposits additional fat around the organs and raises blood
levels of cholesterol in response to uncontrolled oxidative
stress (aging) in the organism, because body fat and blood fat
are the natural protectors of every cell in our bodies.
Exercise, which elevates human growth hormone, was the only
proven way to reduce organ fat before the discovery of the
remarkable water-soluble polyphenols given to these test animals.
What could this mean for you? It means that a concentrated
natural apple extract, with no side effects, may reverse some of
the aging markers in the human body. It is also worth noting
that every drug which is given to humans has first shown its
effectiveness and safety in mice and rats.
Ancient Supermen
In ancient mythology, the apple was considered to be the
Goddess’s sacred heart of immortality. The Celts called the
western paradise Avalon, which means “Apple-land.” The Irish
kings received the Goddess's magic apples of immortality. King
Arthur was taken to Avalon (Apple-land) by the triple Goddess,
in the form of the three fairy queens.
The Scandinavians thought apples essential to resurrection. The
Greeks said Mother Hera kept the magic apple garden in the West,
where the tree of life was guarded by her sacred serpent,
represented by icons showing the great Goddess offering life to
her worshippers in the form of an apple. The Norse Goddess Idun
kept all the gods alive with her magic apples.
And now science is proving the mythic legends. In recent human
tests, polyphenols from apples dramatically raise the biological
activity of all three of the body’s anti-aging, disease-fighting
enzymes- superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase, and
catalase. No wonder the apple eaters were considered to be
“consorts of the Goddess.” Such a man would be stronger, look
better, and live in radiant health much longer than his
non-apple-eating peers.
Modern Medical Marvels
Phytochemicals in baby apple skins may be the closest thing to
“magic” to come out of the labs since penicillin. The list of
health conditions that these botanical compounds improve or
prevent is truly impressive. Apple phytochemicals are showing
promising test results in 3 of the 5 leading disease killers of
Americans, including seven types of cancer, heart disease, and
diabetes.
Apple polyphenols are 6 times more powerful than vitamin C
against human cancer cells in lab tests. They may prevent asthma
attacks, inhibit dental carries, lower cholesterol, and
stabilize insulin response. Recently, scientists from Cornell
University proposed that extracts from apples “could reduce the
risk of neurodegenerative disease such as AD (Alzheimer’s
Disease)."
But unfortunately, an “apple a day” won’t keep the doctor away.
Polyphenols in ordinary grocery store apples are lost through
ripening, storage and processing. Immature green apples, which
are too bitter to eat, contain up to 10 times more polyphenols
than mature fruit. And in nearly every study, the test animals
are not eating whole apples. They are given dehydrated, highly
concentrated powder extracted from the apple skins, the richest
source of these phytochemicals.
The blessing of these natural botanicals are our inheritance as
children of the legendary Goddess, Gaia. Her crown jewels are
the fruit of the trees, and the blossoms of the rain forest. And
her most precious emerald gems-- baby apples-- may one day
reverse aging, cure disease, and help her children realize their
ultimate perfect health and longevity.
About the Author
Katrina Kern is an author, women's health counselor and former
practicing nurse. More information on these exciting health
discoveries, and her new e-book, "How to Absolutely, Positively
Know When Your Body is Burning Fat," are available now at
http://www.applepoly.com/bellyfat/. You can find a link there
for current medical studies and breaking news on apple
phytochemicals.
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