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An orange is actually a type of berry called a
hesperidium. It is a nutritious and delicious fruit that has a sweet and
refreshing flavor. Oranges and their juice have a lot of benefits to
offer. They contain vitamins and minerals that contribute to good
health, and their antioxidant power contributes to a healthy immune
system.
Vitamin C Benefits
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Oranges have a high vitamin C content, and vitamin C is a chemical
compound that assists in wound healing. Vitamin C also works to help
prevent infections. The Office of Dietary Supplements states that
vitamin C intake from fruits and vegetables may lessen your chances of
developing certain cancers. The ODS also says the consumption of lots of
fruits and vegetables, including oranges, may also reduce your chances
of developing heart disease. One orange gives you 140 percent of your
daily value of vitamin C, and the juice of the orange gives an even
higher percentage, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Calcium Benefits
One medium size orange gives you 6 percent of your daily value of
calcium, which supports teeth and bone health. Strong bones are
important for the prevention of osteoporosis. The calcium in oranges may
also help to prevent high blood pressure. Oranges are beneficial to
people of all ages since bone health is a lifelong concern. The sweet
taste of oranges makes this food well liked by children, which makes it
easy for their developing bones to get a calcium boost.
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Folacin, Potassium, Thiamine and Niacin and
Magnesium Benefits
Oranges give you folacin benefits. Folacin helps the cells in your body
grow, and it is responsible for the construction of DNA. Folacin found
in oranges may also offer protection against anemia.
Oranges may also help your muscles work better since this fruit contains
potassium. The potassium in this fruit may also help to prevent high
blood pressure. You may have the benefit of mental clarity when you eat
oranges since potassium assists in bringing oxygen to the brain.
Protection against stress and depression is also a benefit when you eat
oranges.
Since oranges contain thiamine, this fruit gives aid to the nervous
system and it improves the immune system's ability to react. Thiamine
also works to provide you with energy. Forgetfulness can be a problem
when your body lacks thiamine, so oranges may help improve your memory.
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Niacin in oranges also plays a part in the promotion of energy. This
vitamin offers you the benefit of healthy digestive performance as well.
Beautiful and healthy-looking skin is another benefit you get from the
niacin contained in oranges.
Oranges give you the benefits of magnesium, which is a mineral needed
for healthy performance of the muscles, nerves and immune system. Since
your bones contain magnesium, magnesium also helps to maintain bone
strength. Normal blood sugar and blood pressure is an additional
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