Apple Cider Benefits: Everything No One Ever Told You.

Apple Cider is a widely consumed alcoholic beverage in Northern European countries like France, where it has been produced since ancient times (specifically in Brittany). Today, apple cider is also a very appreciated beverage in Italy, especially since we have significant apple production in our country, particularly in Trentino.

Thanks to these local, often organic, cultivations, Italy also has a small tradition of apple cider production. What many people don’t know is that, despite apple cider being a slightly alcoholic beverage, it offers significant health and wellness benefits.

Drinking a glass of apple cider and taking advantage of its benefits is definitely recommended. Let’s see together what they are.

Apple Cider and Health Benefits

When it comes to apple cider, the health benefits are truly numerous. In general, the same can be said about all apple derivatives, such as apple cider vinegar. But let’s focus on cider: it is an alcoholic beverage obtained from the pressing of apples and their subsequent fermentation.

Generally, small-sized, tart apples with a good tannin content are chosen. Apple cider usually has a relatively low alcohol content ranging from 4 to 8 degrees. The benefits of cider for the body are numerous precisely because it is obtained from the pressing of a fruit so rich in properties.

Main Benefits of Apple Cider

As we mentioned, apple cider is truly a boon for health when consumed in moderation. Here are the main benefits of cider:

• Detoxifies the body and eliminates acidic toxins: Apple cider helps rebalance the intestinal pH, promoting transit and purging toxic and acidic substances.
• Creates a detoxifying effect: Thanks to its high polyphenol content, it stimulates the formation of a detoxifying enzyme.
• Prevents muscle cramps: Apple cider is rich in potassium, which helps prevent muscle cramps.
• Has antifungal properties: Some research has suggested that cider has antifungal properties and is therefore useful against candida, genital infections, and skin mycoses.
• Helps good cholesterol: Apple cider helps keep LDL cholesterol levels low and increase HDL (good cholesterol) levels.

Contraindications of Apple Cider

Apple cider has very few contraindications, due to its acidic and alcoholic nature. Due to the presence of alcohol, it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and excessive use of apple cider can increase body acidity. No interactions with medications are expected. Except for these two cases, apple cider, like apple cider vinegar, has no significant contraindications.