Le rôle des différents nutriments et de leurs possibles interactions dans les effets santé de la pomme

Introduction. The effects of fruit and vegetable consumption concerning pathol- ogies have already been underlined by many studies in which, in particular, apple consump- tion could be correlated with a significant protective effect. This document presents a review of the results which were obtained at the conclusion of these studies. Apple fractions useful for nutrition. The contributions of apple to glucids, polyphenols, minerals, organic anions and vitamins were successively analyzed and studied according to the effects of these elements on human health. Apple potential effects on health. The apple's protective effects concern- ing cardiovascular risks were first exposed, and more specific effects were then reviewed: effects on the insulinic statute and the antioxidant statute, antiacidosic effects and impact on digestive fermentations into the colon. Conclusion. From a preventive nutrition point of view, apple has very interesting potential. A great number of health effects which are allotted to it would depend on interactions between various nutriments such as, for example, interactions between fibers and certain polyphenols. These interactions are still little known; their study seems promising and could be transposed to many foods of vegetable origin. France / apples / proximate composition / nutrition physiology / human nutrition / health protection