Oranges are rich source of antioxidants including pholiphenolic compounds flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamin C. These antioxidants have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties that help protect cells from damage. Oranges are also high in fiber, folate, and potassium, which can support heart health and prevent neural tube defects in unborn babies. Studies suggest that consuming oranges regularly may benefit your health in several ways, including reducing oxidative damage and inflammation, improving the health of blood vessels, enhancing iron absorption, and supporting a healthy immune response. Drinking fresh orange juice has been found to increase skin carotenoid levels, which are good indicators of total antioxidant status of the body. Orange juice has also been shown to increase antioxidant capacity and decrease TBARS concentration in the blood serum. Hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid that's one of the main antioxidants in oranges,has blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects in the body. In this review antioxidant factors of oranges and their health benefits has been discussed.
