The drink that can save your heart if you drink it every day

Despite the popular recommendation to choose whole fruit over orange juice due to the risk of obesity caused by free sugars, recent research suggests that daily consumption of orange juice can bring significant health benefits. A recent study showed that orange juice can influence the activity of thousands of genes in immune cells, contributing to the reduction of inflammation and blood pressure control, promoting long-term heart health. Researchers followed adults who drank 500 ml of pasteurized orange juice every day for two months. The results indicated that, after 60 days, many genes associated with hypertension and inflammation showed a reduction in their activity. Among the affected genes were NAMPT, IL6, IL1B, and NLRP3, which are normally activated in stressful situations in the body. These effects may explain the relationship between orange juice consumption and improved cardiovascular health, especially regarding blood pressure reduction and relaxation of blood vessels.