Study finds orange juice helps fight inflammation, oxidative stress

Oct 20, 2021

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): A new study has suggested 100 per cent orange juice has the potential to help fight inflammation and oxidative stress in adults. The study indicates drinking 100 per cent orange juice significantly reduces interleukin 6, a well-established marker of inflammation, in both healthy and high-risk adults. 100 per cent orange juice contains number of nutrients, like vitamin C, as well as beneficial bioactive compounds. The findings of this study, was published FDOC-funded review that reported beneficial effects of hesperidin, the primary bioactive compound found in oranges and 100 per cent orange juice, on reducing some markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. Chronic inflammation may play a key role in causing or advancing some chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.