Organic Apples Host Beneficial Bacteria

Organic Apples Host Beneficial Bacteria
Researchers have found that not all apples are created with equal microbes, and that could have broader health impacts. Lotus Images/Shutterstock
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For the longest time, we’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And although virtually every apple is a rich source of nutrition, new research indicates they are not created equal.

Research recently published in Frontiers in Microbiology found that organic and conventional store-bought apples are more different than you might think. There are noticeable differences in size and taste between the two, but they also house very different populations of microorganisms: something that has the potential to influence your health.
Devon Andre
Devon Andre
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Devon Andre holds a bachelor's in forensic science from the University of Windsor in Canada and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Andre is a journalist for Bel Marra Health, which first published this article. This article was originally published on www.belmarrahealth.com. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BelMarra
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