A daily glass of orange juice does more than deliver vitamin C. It may influence gene activity in ways that support heart health.
Researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, North Carolina State University, and the University of California, tracked changes in more than 1,700 genes within participants’ immune cells. They found broad shifts in genetic activity tied to blood pressure, fat metabolism and inflammation. In a small, but detailed study, 20 healthy adults drank about 2 cups of 100% orange juice every day for two months. Nicolette Pace said “the study supports using plant compounds to promote longevity and reduce future disease risk.” In normal amounts sugar doesn’t cancel out the benefits that orange juice has. Meanwhile, past research has found that adults who drank 100% orange juice before a meal ate fewer total calories and had lower blood sugar levels throughout the day compared to those who drank a sugar-sweetened “orange drink.”
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/daily-orange-juice-has-therapeutic-potential-genes-heart-health-study-finds
