AppleActiv DAPP increases joint function and range of motion, a new study finds
The dried apple peel powder contains a rich polyphenol blend with high levels of antioxidants
AppleActiv DAPP (Dried Apple Peel Powder) can help with improved joint function and increase serum antioxidant protection, according to a new study.
AppleActiv is the functional food division of Leahy Orchards, one of the largest producers of organic apple sauce in North America.
The pilot study conducted by US contract research laboratory NIS Labs in Oregon monitored healthy individuals experiencing moderate loss of joint range of motion (ROM) and associated recurring pain. The aim was to evaluate the effects of consumption of DAPP on joint function and range of motion (ROM). Additional in vitro and clinical testing investigated specific mechanisms of action. The study has been published in the Journal of Medicinal Food.
'We are pleased with the results of this clinical pilot study, which suggest multifaceted anti-inflammatory properties of dried apple peel powder,' said Gitte Jensen, Research Director at NIS Labs.
'The study indicated that daily consumption of AppleActiv DAPP was associated with a statistically significant improvement in serum antioxidant protective status, as well as improved ROM.'
AppleActiv DAPP contains a rich polyphenol blend with high levels of antioxidants. In the study, DAPP was shown to increase antioxidant activity, including cell protection from oxidative damage in vitro. The consumption of AppleActiv DAPP daily for 12 weeks showed both inhibited COX-2 and lipoxygenase enzyme activity. The study also observed pain reduction, which may be associated with the improved antioxidant status, and is likely linked to the anti-inflammatory effects of the polyphenols.
