At the March Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) meeting, Gail Rampersaud summarized recently published studies showing that orange juice (OJ) contributes to good health. Rampersaud, a registered dietitian nutritionist, told the FCC, which governs the Florida Department of Citrus, about five ways the studies showed OJ is beneficial:
- Body Weight: Research shows that 100% OJ or fruit juice consumption is not related to or has benefits toward body weight, body mass index, or other anthropometric measures. FDOC-sponsored studies contributed to the overwhelming support that 100% orange juice or fruit juice consumption has no negative effect on body weight in children or adults. (See a related article about this health aspect of OJ here.)
- Cardiovascular Health: Research shows that 100% OJ consumption has been associated with favorable effects on several markers of cardiovascular health, including blood lipids, blood pressure, blood vessel function, and inflammatory and oxidative stress markers. Rampersaud called out a new FDOC-sponsored study and outside studies that continued to support a role for orange juice in cardiovascular health, especially beneficial effects on blood pressure. Also, for more information on men’s health and advice on the same, people can click here and get the required details.
- Blood Sugar/Metabolic: Clinical studies across various ethnicities show 100% OJ has no association with fasting glucose, insulin levels, insulin resistance, or other markers for metabolic syndrome. New outside studies were highlighted that continued to support no adverse effects of …..
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