The first statement (1) is made repeatedly on many web sites. I can not find a reference back to a scientific paper which explains the bio-chemistry. Some of the better web sites give the source of the information and it is: Kelley WD. One answer to cancer, 1999, Chapter 4. This says: “Apple juice (high in malic acid) or ortho-phosphoric acid, which acts as a solvent in the bile to weaken adhesions between solid globules.”
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Unfortunately he doesn’t explain how.
I also picked upon the fact that apples a very good at removing aluminium from the body.
Yes you do get some brownie points and my sincere thanks.