The efficacy and function of ugly orange

Ugly orange is a kind of orange. It is called ugly orange because it does not look as good as normal oranges. However, the taste of ugly oranges is very good. They are basically sweeter than ordinary oranges and have rich nutritional value, so they are popular with many people. So, what are the effects and functions of ugly orange? Below we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge of ugly orange in detail.

1. Nutritional value of ugly orange

1. Ugly orange is rich in vitamin C and citric acid. The former has a beauty-enhancing effect, while the latter has an anti-fatigue effect.

2. The thin inner skin of the ugli fruit contains dietary fiber and pectin, which can promote bowel movements and lower cholesterol.

3. Hesperidin can strengthen the elasticity of capillaries, lower blood pressure, and dilate the coronary arteries of the heart. Therefore, ugli orange is a food for preventing coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Studies have confirmed that eating citrus fruits can reduce the cholesterol deposited in the arteries and help reverse atherosclerosis.

4. There is a substance called "Nomi Ling" in fresh citrus juice, which has strong anti-cancer activity. It can decompose carcinogenic chemicals, inhibit and block the growth of cancer cells, increase the activity of detoxifying enzymes in the human body by several times, prevent carcinogens from damaging the cell nucleus, and protect the integrity of genes.

2. What are the therapeutic effects of ugly orange?

Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases; oranges are rich in vitamin C, which can also effectively lower blood pressure, thus helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases that harm health, such as heart attacks and arteriosclerosis.

Protect the gastrointestinal tract: Due to the high fiber content of oranges, they can help protect the gastrointestinal tract and relieve constipation and diarrhea. Studies have also shown that the antioxidant properties of oranges, combined with dietary fiber, can help prevent colon cancer and reduce the risk of oral and esophageal diseases. Eating an orange daily may also help prevent stomach ulcers from forming.

3. Who should not eat ugly oranges?

1. Elderly people with weak kidney and lung function should not eat too much, so as not to induce abdominal pain, sore waist and knees and other symptoms.

2. Babies should not drink too much ugli orange juice. Some parents think that babies cannot eat ugli oranges, or that children do not like to drink water, so they simply beat the ugli oranges into ugli orange juice and give it to their children, thinking that it can supplement vitamins. In fact, the baby's liver is not fully developed. After drinking too much ugli orange juice, the baby will have yellow skin color, and will also have symptoms such as anorexia and irritability.

3. People with poor stomach function should eat less. Patients with poor stomach function such as gastritis and gastric ulcer should eat less ugly oranges. Eating too much ugly oranges may cause symptoms of gastric fecal stones.