In 100 grams of oranges containing 87.6 g of water, 104 micrograms carotene – an antioxidant vitamin, 30 mg of vitamin C, rich in potassium, calcium, fiber, iron, no fat or cholesterol. In particular, the high content of vitamin C in oranges helps strengthen the immune system, anti -inflammatory. Orange juice also contains many other nutrients to help the operating of the immune system always in the best state.
People can drink orange juice to increase resistance, reduce fatigue when they get the flu. However, only drinking orange juice to recover is not accurate.
People with stomach ulcers, duodenum or pancreatic inflammation should not use orange juice to increase acid in the stomach, causing heartburn, making ulcers worse. Orange juice has a diuretic effect. Drinking in the evening will cause urination many times and insomnia. Vitamin C makes it difficult for you to fall asleep.
Do not drink orange juice right before or after drinking milk. The protein in milk will react with tartaric acid and vitamin C in oranges that cause obstacles, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Avoid drinking citrus juice while taking the drug. Orange juice should be taken before or after 1-2 hours after taking the drug.
Oranges contain lots of vitamin C to increase resistance. Image: Health
For pregnant women, the amount of vitamin C needed to provide the body is 80 mg and increases to 120 mg when entering the breastfeeding stage. For children, they should only eat half a day orange every day. Women aged 19 and older need to add 75mg of vitamin C per day, men need to add 90mg of vitamin C per day.
In addition, people should keep their body warm, nutritional supplements, adequate vaccination and proper symptom treatment, absolutely do not listen to oral methods that make the disease worse.