"A study published in the "European Journal of Nutrition" by researchers at Eurecat, Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, in Reus, Spain provides further support for 100% orange juice's role in heart health, and offers additional insight into a unique component in orange juice, called hesperidin, that may have antioxidant activity and contribute to orange juice's cardiovascular benefits. The study, which was funded by the Florida Department of Citrus, determined that adults with pre- or stage-1 hypertension who drank about 2 cups of 100% orange juice per day"
"(Family Features) Taking care of your heart requires a commitment to the right routines and smart decisions, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Simple ingredients already in your kitchen may offer powerful protection to keep your heart healthy. For example, more than a decade of research shows 100% orange juice and its vitamins and minerals may play a beneficial role in helping lower blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease."
Taking care of your heart requires consistent healthy routines and simple dietary choices. More than a decade of research links 100% orange juice and its vitamins and minerals to lower blood pressure and reduced cardiovascular risk factors. A study in the European Journal of Nutrition found that adults with pre- or stage-1 hypertension who drank about two cups of 100% orange juice per day experienced significant reductions in systolic blood pressure and improvements in inflammation and other heart-health markers. Hesperidin, a component in orange juice, may have antioxidant activity contributing to cardiovascular benefits. 100% orange juice consumption also associates with higher diet quality and increased nutrients like potassium and vitamin C.
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