芬兰的研究工作者发表的一项研究报告说明,常吃苹果可以减少患肺癌的危险性。赫尔辛基国立公共卫生研究所从1965年开始这项长期研究。历时30年的研究中,对约1000名芬兰人调查了饮食方式。结果发现,预防癌症的主要原因是苹果和蔬菜及其他水果中含有的黄酮类化合物。那些按要求正常摄食含黄酮化合物最多的苹果及洋葱、果汁、蔬菜和果子酱的人们,肺癌发生率低20%,尤其是经常食用苹果的人们,肺癌 A study published by researchers in Finland shows that eating apples can reduce the risk of lung cancer. The Helsinki National Institute of Public Health started the long-term study in 1965. In a 30-year study, about 1,000 Finns investigated the diet. The results showed that the main reason for the prevention of cancer is the flavonoids contained in apples and vegetables and other fruits. People who normally require the highest levels of flavonoids in apples and onions, juices, vegetables, and marmalades are 20% less likely to develop lung cancer, especially those who regularly consume apples, lung cancer