What happens to your body if you drink orange juice every day?
Oranges are a fruit rich in vitamin C and many health-beneficial plant compounds, so what happens to your body if you drink orange juice every day?
According to physician Bui Dac Sang, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association, oranges contain many minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, flavonoids and plant compounds. So what will happen to the body if you drink orange juice every day?
Boost your immune system
Thanks to its rich vitamin C content, orange juice helps reduce the risk of seasonal colds while boosting the immune system.
In addition, vitamin C also has the ability to fight free radicals, slow down the aging process and help the body better absorb minerals such as iron and calcium. In addition, orange juice also provides collagen, helps repair cell damage and promotes the growth of new tissue.
Support body detoxification
Drinking orange juice properly can help improve kidney function and reduce pain caused by kidney stones. Citric acid and citrate acid in orange juice also help reduce the risk of kidney stones.
In addition, with its high alkalinity, orange juice can dissolve acids and remove waste accumulated in the kidneys, helping to purify the blood. Therefore, orange juice is considered a natural detoxifier for the liver, kidneys and digestive system.
Improve digestive function
If you drink orange juice at the right time, the active ingredients in oranges will help balance gastric juice, reduce excess acid in the stomach, thereby reducing the risk of stomach ulcers.
People who suffer from diarrhea or constipation can drink orange juice to help improve their digestive system. The alkaline and acidic properties of orange juice also help cleanse the intestines naturally.
Enhance blood circulation
The high folate content in orange juice contributes to DNA formation, protects healthy cell growth and fights free radicals.
Drinking orange juice properly helps the circulatory system work more effectively, stimulates the production of new red blood cells and slows down cell oxidation.
Notes when drinking orange juice
Best time:You should drink orange juice about 1 - 2 hours after breakfast or lunch.
Do not leave for long:Orange juice should be drunk immediately after squeezing to avoid losing nutritional value, especially vitamin C.
Reasonable dosage:Adults should only drink a maximum of 200ml of orange juice per day, equivalent to about 60mg of vitamin C – exactly the recommended daily requirement. Consuming too much can lead to excess vitamin C, which is not good for your health in the long run.
People who should limit:People with pancreatitis and gastric and duodenal ulcers should limit drinking orange juice, because the acid in oranges can increase gastric secretion, cause heartburn and make ulcers worse.
Note on sugar content:Adding sugar to orange juice, especially sour oranges, can increase the risk of diabetes, arthritis and joint pain.
Drinking orange juice every day brings many health benefits, however, it needs to be used properly to achieve the best results. If you have any health problems, you should consult a nutritionist for a suitable diet./.