Orange juice has several benefits for heart health, according to a new study that looked at how it affects genes.
The study found that drinking orange juice can lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve how the body processes fat. This research gives a new view of how orange juice can be good for the heart at a molecular level.
Published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, the study showed that orange juice affects genes that control important heart functions. It helps by turning off harmful genes and turning on helpful ones.
Orange juice lowered the activity of genes linked to high blood pressure, which can cause strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure. It also reduced genes related to inflammation, which can damage blood vessels and lead to dangerous plaque buildup.
At the same time, orange juice increased the activity of genes that help the body break down and store fat efficiently.
The study also found that the effects vary depending on body type. People who are overweight saw a bigger improvement in fat metabolism, while people of normal weight experienced a greater reduction in inflammation.