Ursolic Acid / Apple Peel Compound
Malus domestica / Rosmarinus officinalis
Ursolic acid (rich in apple peel, rosemary, basil, thyme) preserves muscle mass in cancer cachexia — the devastating muscle-wasting that affects 50–80% of cancer patients. It induces apoptosis in breast, colon, prostate, and liver cancers and inhibits angiogenesis via IGF-1/insulin signalling. Eating apple peel daily is the simplest way to obtain therapeutic ursolic acid.
Medicinal Properties
Cancer Types Studied
Recommended Dosage
150–450 mg standardised ursolic acid daily, or 2–3 apples with skin.
Preparations
Eat Apple Peel Daily
Eat 2–3 organic apples with skin daily — never peel. Richest food source of ursolic acid.
Ursolic Acid Supplement
150–450 mg standardised ursolic acid from apple peel or rosemary extract daily.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- Choose organic apples — pesticides concentrate in skin
- Supplement form may interact with blood-thinners
- May lower blood sugar
- Generally very safe at food amounts
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Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.