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Florida Orange Juice’s combination of nutrients supports overall health and can help adults and children meet intake recommendations for total fruit and certain key nutrients.
Florida Orange Juice’s combination of nutrients supports overall health and can help adults and children meet intake recommendations for total fruit and certain key nutrients.
When competing and performing as an athlete, injuries can occur which will then lead to physical therapy and rehabilitation. Throughout the injury process, athletes can experience different levels of pain which can delay recovery and negatively impact when an athlete can return to their competitions and training. Hesperidin, a flavonoid found in citrus fruit and 100% orange juice, has properties that can inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory mediators which alter pain perception and potentially could help alleviate pain while going through the athletic rehabilitation process.1
In a recent experimental study, athletes who consumed 300mL of orange juice in the treatment group showed a lower level of fatigue compared to the control group assigned to an isotonic drink. Twelve athletes in each group were asked to drink their assigned beverage 30 minutes before the Running-Based Anaerobic Spring Test (RAST) which consisted of a 10-minute warm up and then running 35 meters 6 times at maximum speed with a 10 second rest in between. The average fatigue rate value in the treatment group was 4.61±1.42, while the control group was 6.62±2.33, therefore showing a significant difference in the average fatigue level between the treatment group and the control group. The Running-Based Anaerobic Spring Test (RAST) is the test that was used to measure anaerobic muscle fatigue. The RAST test used fatigue levels as <10 (not tired) and >10 (tired). The potassium content in orange juice is higher than that of other fruit juices which can help maintain fluid balance and lactic acid. This study concludes that orange juice did significantly influence football athlete fatigue levels and may improve their performance.3
This review examined Phenol-Explorer which contained data on 502 polyphenols in 452 foods and beverages. The most ingested subclasses of polyphenols in different countries were phenolic acids and flavonoids, and non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, and orange juice) were the foods that most contributed to the intake of polyphenols. France had an average intake of 1,193±510 mg/day, with the main sources consisting of non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, and orange juice) and fruit (apple, strawberry, and plum). Among the 50 foods with the highest total polyphenol (TP) content per serving, orange or orange juice, wine, tea, and apple were the main contributors included in this review.5
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials reviewed 735 participants of which 381 were in the hesperidin group and 378 were in the control group. The daily dose of hesperidin ranged between 500 and 1000mg and investigated the effect of this supplementation on several cardiometabolic markers. The results showed that hesperidin supplementation has lowering effects on fasting blood sugar, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol serum levels as well as lowering systolic blood pressure. Hesperidin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found almost exclusively in citrus and citrus juices.7
In a longitudinal study data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults was analyzed to assess the consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) sweetened beverages during young adulthood with the hypothesis that HFCS sweetened beverage intake increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) more among Black than White adults, and that regular intake of orange juice may be protective against CVD. Data was assessed between the ages of 18-39 years old with the average age of 24.5 years and enrollment began in 1985-86. Over 35 years there were 186 new CVD cases among black participants out of 2186 and 119 new CVD cases among white participants out of 2277. Results of this study were comparable to other research that shows 5 or more times a week of HFCS sweetened beverages are more likely to have coronary heart disease than less frequent users of HFCS and orange juice consumption appeared to have protective factors.9
In a recent randomized crossover study, different beverages were examined pre-exercise for thirst relief. Thirteen healthy college students completed 5 exercise trials who consumed either water, carbonated beverage, juice, electrolyte drink, or tea before each trial. Blood, saliva, and urine samples were collected before and after exercise as well as body weight, and thirst sensation. Serum Na+ concentrations significantly decreased post exercise in all beverage groups, with the electrolyte drink group showing a significantly different change compared to the other groups. The electrolyte drink was the only beverage that significantly increased serum K+ concentrations. In regards to subjective thirst water had the highest score while body weight significantly decreased in all groups. Overall, this study showed that the electrolyte drink showed better results for the indicators being examined compared to the other beverages. While this study specifically looked at apple juice for the juice beverage, containing 10.2 g of carbohydrates and 25 mg of sodium per 100 mL, if orange juice was selected for the juice beverage the results may have been better due to the higher levels of potassium (around 200mg per 100mL) and adding a pinch of salt would provide sodium concentrations. Further research should examine orange juice with these indicators to see how the results may differ for thirst relief.2
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences reports that drinking 100% orange juice following exercise contributes to hydration equally as well as water and sports drinks, positioning the beverage as a viable alternative for post-exercise recovery. Researchers conducted a five-day exercise study with 26 healthy young adults who were moderately trained for endurance exercise. Each day they cycled on a stationary bike for 80 minutes and then consumed approximately eight fluid ounces of commercially available 100% orange juice, orange-flavored water, or an orange-flavored sports drink. Participants rated the taste of the beverages, thirst levels, and measures of gastrointestinal distress such as reflux or intestinal cramps immediately after the exercise, after drinking the beverages, and after one hour of rest. The researchers measured participants’ hydration status immediately after exercise and after a one-hour rest period. The study showed that people consuming 100% orange juice were hydrated as well as the participants consuming a sports drink or water. There were no symptoms of serious GI distress with the orange juice despite the carbohydrate content and acidity of the beverage.4
Orange juices preserve their bioactive compounds during storage, with very little influence from the brand, country, industrial process or storage conditions. In this comparison between freshly squeezed and commercial orange juice the main bioactive compounds in commercial 100% juices appear at nutritionally significant levels to the freshly squeezed ones.6
This prospective cohort study included 210,339 participants from the UK Biobank, and 183,439 participants were included after further excluding individuals with either COPD or asthma at baseline. After a median of 11.6 years, 3,491 participants developed COPD, 4,645 with asthma, and 523 with ACOS. One cup of ASB a day was associated with a greater risk of ACOS and a higher intake of SSB was associated with both COPD and asthma while moderate intake of 100% juice was inversely associated with COPD. The study was not able to categorize all juices but did highlight and conclude that moderate intake of both 100% orange and grapefruit juice might reduce COPD incidence.8
A cohort study with 41,317 women from the Nurses Health Study who completed a food frequency questionnaire regarding their diet in high school found that higher intake of coffee and 100% orange juice in adolescence was associated with a lower risk of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). However, higher intake of regular soda and iced tea was associated with a higher risk of T2DM. The data was used to examine adolescent beverage consumption and the risk of Type 2 Diabetes in adulthood.
The questionnaire examined beverage intake of coffee, tea, regular or diet soda, fruit juice, and milk. Beverage intake during adolescence was correlated to adulthood. Both 100% orange juice and caffeinated coffee in adolescence was significantly associated with a 17% and 14%, respectively, lower T2DM risk in adulthood among women who consumed >1 serving/day compared with individuals who did not drink coffee or orange juice. Higher intake of 100% orange resulted in lower risk for T2DM. Beverages such as apple and other 100% juices, diet soda, and milk did not have an association with T2DM risk later in adulthood. In contrast, regular soda and iced tea were associated with a higher risk for T2DM.10
Wang et al. Nutrients 2025, 17, 760. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu1705076
Fatah et al. 2024; 6(2): 119-126. https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/spnj.