Natural Component of Apple Peels Found To Help Prevent Muscle Weakening In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have located a natural compound that is very promising. The findings reported in the June issue of Cell Metabolism (a Cell Press publication), identify a natural component of apple peels known as Ur solic Acid as a promising new nutritional therapy for the widespread and debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another. “Muscle wasting is a frequent companion of illness and aging,” explained researchers from The University of Iowa, Iowa City. “It prolongs hospitalization, delays