Orange juice fights disease

by Jonathan M. Forester, Posted Jul 25th 2007 @ 10:01AM

I always knew that orange juice was healthy because it has vitamin C and potassium, but I just found out that it gets better than that. I read an article that says that OJ also has large amounts of flavonoids, which help fight several diseases and health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The research by the University of Buffalo looked at flavonoids present in orange juice and how they suppress oxygen free radicals.

The people in the study who drank OJ had significant benefits compared to those that didn't. In the past the sugar in orange juice was thought to be unhealthy for diabetics and those who are overweight, but the health benefits over weighed the concerns over sugar levels dramatically. So now there are even more reasons to drink orange juice. I'm getting thirsty just thinking about a tall glass of fresh squeezed juice right now.

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Tags: did you know, flavonoids, fruit, healthy, juice, orange juice, OrangeJuice

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7-25-2007 @8:18PM Erin said... Orange juice is what doctors have always told us type 1s to have on hand for hypoglycemia, too. I'm glad I can get something out of it besides a quick raise in blood sugar.
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