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New research examining the cardiovascular health of adults who consumed 100% orange juice as children indicates no increased risk for high blood pressure or elevated blood lipids as a result.
Why this matters: This research, published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, builds upon existing scientific evidence supporting 100% orange juice as part of a healthy diet.
As Dr. Rosa Walsh, the Department’s Director of Scientific Research, puts it: “The consumption of 100% fruit juice by children and adolescents is often a controversial topic when it really shouldn’t be.”
Studies like this help show that moderate consumption of 100% orange juice can be a beneficial addition to the diet to help meet fruit and nutrient intake recommendations.
What’s next? FDOC-funded studies are currently underway on nutrient density and OJ, OJ and glycemia, energy and behavior, as well as on OJ and skin health.
Bonus: Grapefruit Juice Fits, Too
A recently published analysis showed that 100% grapefruit juice consumption in women affects the expression of certain genes and proteins associated with beneficial effects on inflammation, immunity, cell interaction, and vascular function. The researchers attributed these benefits primarily to naringin, the prominent polyphenol found in grapefruit.
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