Orange Peel Extract Could Help Reduce Heart Disease Risks [Study]

Orange peel extract smells good, but more than that, it can also benefit our heart's health.

Orange Peel Extract Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease

A new study by the University of Florida found healthy substances in orange peels that may help lower the risk of heart disease. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have established that elevated levels of TMAO are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

Yu Wang, an associate professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Florida, oversaw a group of researchers who looked into the possibility of using orange peel extracts to lower the production of TMAO. The group concentrated on two different kinds of orange peel extracts: polar and non-polar fractions.

According to the study, the non-polar fraction extract from orange peels successfully reduced the synthesis of dangerous compounds linked to cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, feruloylputrescine, a substance found in the polar fraction extract, has been shown to strongly inhibit the enzyme that generates trimethylamine, a precursor to TMAO.

According to Wang, if you picture your salad dressing, everything that is in the vinegar or water portion is the polar fraction, and everything that is in the oil away from the water is the non-polar fraction. Although the solvents we employed have polarity similar to water and oil, they were not the same. This new discovery emphasizes the health benefits of feruloyl putrescine in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease that was previously unknown.

According to these results, orange peels-which the citrus industry frequently discards as waste-may be converted into beneficial components that improve health, like diet pills or culinary ingredients. The findings open the door to creating functional meals enhanced with these bioactive substances, offering fresh approaches to heart health treatment.

Other Health Benefits of Orange

Aside from the benefits of orange peel extract, the fruit itself offers many health benefits.

Oranges are rich in vitamins and minerals, making them a nutritious powerhouse. The most notable is vitamin C, an antioxidant soluble in water and protects against cell damage.

Every cell in the body's DNA is susceptible to alterations or damage from free radicals. Mutations in DNA can result in the development of malignant cells. Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, which also helps prevent this mutation.

The vitamin C in oranges helps form bones' blood vessels, muscles, cartilage, and collagen. It also fights inflammation, boosts the body's immune system, and improves iron absorption. Plus, it fights anemia and slows age-related macular degeneration. It also helps lower blood pressure and cortisol.

However, you should not eat oranges to your heart's content because overeating may result in excessive fiber consumption and can cause nausea, bloating, diarrhea, cramps, and upset stomach. The recommended number of oranges for daily consumption is between two and three.

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