7 Health Benefits of Apple Juice | Druce's Juices

At Druce’s Juices, we’re passionate about celebrating the humble apple and sharing its goodness with our local community in the South West of England. Our apple juice is made using single variety, locally sourced English apples, hand graded to ensure only the best reach your bottle. Not only does our juice taste fantastic, but it also offers a range of impressive health benefits.

In this blog, we explore 7 health benefits of apple juice and how adding it to your diet can support your wellbeing.

Table of Contents

• Boosts Immunity

• Relieves Constipation

• Promotes Heart Health

• May Help Prevent Cancer

• Improves Skin Health

• Increases Metabolism

• Protects the Brain as You Age

• Sustainability at the Heart of Druce’s Juices

• FAQs

• Key Takeaway

Boosts Immunity

Our apple juice is rich in vitamin C, which plays a vital role in supporting a healthy immune system. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, helping to defend your body against oxidative stress and inflammation. By enjoying our juice regularly, you can give your body an extra layer of protection against common illnesses, especially during the colder months.

Relieves Constipation

Thanks to its natural malic acid content, apple juice can help support digestive health. Malic acid is known to aid digestion and promote better liver function. Additionally, apple juice contains sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol that can help smooth the digestive tract and relieve constipation by easing stool passage.

Promotes Heart Health

The micronutrients and polyphenols found in our apple juice may support heart health by helping to lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood. According to research published in the European Journal of Nutrition, apple polyphenols can have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk factors. Lowering cholesterol supports healthy blood flow and reduces strain on your heart.

May Help Prevent Cancer

Studies, including research from the American Institute for Cancer Research, suggest that regular consumption of apples and apple juice may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, such as lung and colon cancer. The high vitamin C content and powerful polyphenols act as antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative damage, a key contributor to cancer development.

Improves Skin Health

The vitamin C in our apple juice doesn’t just benefit your immune system; it also plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin C is essential for wound healing, supports collagen production, and helps skin regenerate and repair itself more effectively.

Increases Metabolism

Our apple juice may also help improve metabolism. Long-term studies have linked apple consumption to lower body fat levels, reduced cholesterol, decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, and lower blood pressure—all factors that contribute to a healthier metabolism. Including our juice in a balanced diet, alongside regular activity, can support overall metabolic health.

Protects the Brain as You Age with Apple Juice

Polyphenolic antioxidants found in apple juice help protect brain cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has suggested that apple juice may help reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s by preventing brain cell death.

Sustainability at the Heart of Druce’s Apple Juice

At Druce’s Juices, we believe that how we produce our apple juice is just as important as how it tastes. We’re deeply committed to sustainability:

• Our orchards are free from chemical sprays and have been for over 30 years.

• We encourage biodiversity by maintaining nettle clumps for insects, ensuring good spacing between trees, and introducing bird and bat boxes.

• Apple pomace is sent to our neighbouring farm’s grateful pigs, minimising waste.

• We reuse and recycle our bottles, and our cardboard labels reduce plastic waste.

• Our apple cider vinegar is also crafted sustainably and offers additional health benefits.

• We sell locally through our stockists and direct deliveries, keeping food miles low.

We also offer an apple pressing service for anyone who wants to transform their own apples into delicious juice.

FAQs

Can I order Druce’s Juices online?

Yes! You can order our apple juice and apple cider vinegar directly from our website. Please check our delivery area before placing an order.

Where can I buy your products locally?

We’re stocked in a range of local shops and markets—find the full list of stockists here.

Do you reuse bottles?

Absolutely! We encourage customers to return bottles so we can clean and reuse them, supporting our commitment to sustainability.

How can I contact you?

You can reach us easily via our contact page.

Do you offer an apple pressing service?

Yes, we do! Find out more about our apple pressing service.

Key Takeaway

Drinking apple juice from Druce’s Juices isn’t just a tasty treat—it’s packed with health benefits that support your immune system, heart, skin, metabolism, and brain. Plus, by choosing us, you’re supporting a truly sustainable local business that cares about the environment.

Order online today or learn more about our products and services by visiting our contact page. Let’s raise a glass to good health and great taste!