Orange describes Citrus sinensis, a tree of the genus Citrus, and its fruit.
The benefits of orange;
1.It is useful against colds such as flu and flu. It increases the levels of IgA, IgM and complement from the immune
elements in human serum, and strengthens the immune system by inhibiting the activities of viruses
.
2. Orange is a suitable food for oral and dental health. Regularly consumed orange protects your mouth against gum disease
and tooth decay. In vitamin C deficiency, since the synthesis of collagen
is interrupted, wound healing is delayed, open wounds are formed on the skin, bleeding in the gums of the teeth
, Scurvy Disease is observed.
3. Orange is a special fruit for those who are considering pregnancy. The folic acid in its content is one of the supplement vitamins needed by the expectant mother
and is valuable for the development of the baby and prevents neural
tube defects. In addition, coronary heart diseases and neurological diseases can be seen due to macrocytic anemia and high homocysteine
in its deficiency.
4. Thanks to the fiber it contains, it is also protective against cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
Strengthens veins.
5. Orange helps to lower high blood pressure due to the potassium it contains
and stabilizes blood pressure.
6. Orange makes the liver work properly. It cleanses the body of harmful elements.
7. It is used in the analysis of anemia
due to its iron and vitamin C content. Vitamin C increases iron absorption, is involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones
.
8. Thanks to the insoluble fiber it contains, it facilitates digestion by increasing the stool load,
relieves constipation.
9.It can also be consumed as orange juice, orange peel and orange oil. Fruit
has ethereal oil in its peel, vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, E, C, fruit sugar, organic
acids, mineral salts, pectin in its juice.
10. Thanks to the vitamin C it contains, it prevents nitrites from turning into nitrosomes, and reduces the cancer-causing effects of some
estrogen derivatives. It reduces the risk of skin cancer
caused by sunlight.
Nutrient Value in 100 grams
Water 86.34 g
Strength 49 cal
Protein 1.04 g
Total fat 0.3 g
Carbohydrate 11.89 g
Pulp 2.5 g
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 0.09 mg
Magnesium 10 mg
Phosphorus 17 mg
Potassium 179 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Zinc 0.06 mg
Vitamin C 48.5 mg
Thiamine 0.087 mg
Riboflavin 0.04 mg
Niacin 0.274 mg
Vitamin B6 0.063 mg
Folate 39 µg
Vitamin B12 0
Vitamin A 12 µg
Vitamin D 0
Saturated fatty acid 0.035 g
Monounsaturated fatty acid 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acid 0.06 g
Kole sterol 0
Dyt. İlayda Sena BALKI
