Most “red apples” are white inside. The ones that shifted ApoB are red all the way through. - In a randomized study of 121 adults with high cholesterol, anthocyanin-rich red-fleshed apples reduced LDL cholesterol, ApoB, and LDL particle measures compared with ordinary white-fleshed apples. ApoB is the particle count that actually drives plaque. The polyphenols (especially anthocyanins) in the red flesh appear to improve how the body handles these particles. This is a measurable shift in a key marker, not proof of fewer heart attacks. High ApoB + inflammation creates a self-reinforcing cycle of artery damage — whole apples with skin interrupt part of it. Try 1–2 red-fleshed apples daily with the skin on. Recheck ApoB in 6–8 weeks if you’re tracking. Most “red apples” are white inside. The ones that shifted ApoB are red all the way through. ‼️ Confirm that the flesh inside is red or pink. Peak availability is fall. Outside that window, options shrink to online specialty sellers or frozen/dried forms. One supplier is Lucy Rose Red Fleshed Apple. Have you ever tried an apple with red flesh? 🍎 Pedret et al. AppleCOR study. Nutrients. 2025. #ApoB