Benefits of orange peel

 

Benefits of orange peel

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Oranges are one of the most common fruits around the world, and the peels of this fruit contain several nutrients that are beneficial to health, yet most people get rid of these peels, and we will mention in this article the potential benefits of orange peel, and its side effects as well. 

The nutritional value of orange peel

The following table shows the amount of nutrients in a large orange, or the equivalent of 184 grams, and a tablespoon of fresh orange peel, or the equivalent of 6 grams: [2]

The food component Nutritional value 

water 4.35 milliliters

Calories 5.82 Calories

Carbohydrates 1.5 grams

Dietary fiber 0.636 g

Protein 0.09 grams

Fats 0.012 g

Calcium 9.66 milligrams

Iron 0.048 milligram

magnesium 1.32 milligrams

Phosphorous 1.26 milligrams

Potassium 12.7 milligrams

Sodium 0.18 milligram

Zinc 0.015 milligram

Copper 0.006 milligrams

Selenium 0.06 mcg

Vitamin B1 0.007 milligram

Vitamin B2 0.005 milligram

Vitamin B3 0.054 milligram

Vitamin B5 0.029 milligram

Vitamin B6 0.011 milligrams

vitamin C 8.16 milligrams

Folate 1.8 mcg

Vitamin E. 0.015 milligram

Vitamin A 25.2 IU

Benefits of orange peel

Orange peels are edible, and they are a good source of many vitamins and minerals. Such as: potassium, vitamin C, and the white pulp between the peel and the fruit can be eaten. As it is rich in vitamin C and fiber, [3] in addition to that, orange peel contains good amounts of calcium, folate, primary vitamin A (in English: Provitamin A), vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6, in addition to its rich content of plant compounds These are called polyphenols, which can help reduce the risk of developing some chronic diseases. Such as: type 2 diabetes and obesityAnd Alzheimer's disease, and orange peels can be eaten as it is, or in its dried form, or added to salads or juices, or to prepare jam from them, or orange zest and use of peels in the preparation of sweets and seasonings, but it is worth noting the need to wash oranges well before eating their peel. Because of the possibility of pesticide residue on it. [1]

What are the benefits of orange peel for teeth

A laboratory study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry in 2016 indicated that orange peel extract reduced tooth decay by inhibiting the growth of caries- causing pathogens . [4]

What are the benefits of orange peel for slimming

There are no studies or information indicating that eating orange peel has a direct role in weight loss.

Damage to orange peel

The degree of safety of orange peel

Giving large amounts of orange peels is often not safe for children. As it may cause cramps, or cramps for them. [5]

Side effects of orange peel

Despite the many benefits of orange peel, its use has some side effects, and we mention from these effects the following: [1]

It may contain traces of pesticides, so it is advisable if you want to use orange peels to wash them well with hot water to reduce the amount of these pesticides on them.

Orange peels have a hard-to-digest texture because they contain large amounts of fiber, so eating large amounts of them at once may cause digestive disorders.

Many people may not prefer the bitter flavor of orange peels, which is hard to chew.

Benefits of orange oil

Orange oil is extracted from the peel of sweet orange through a cold pressing method, to extract oils from the peel, and oils can also be extracted from orange leaves or flowers, and a preliminary study published in Life Sciences in 2012 indicated that orange oil Rich in limonene, it stimulates the programmed death of colon cancer cells, in addition to inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels, [6] as shown in another preliminary study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry in 2019, which was conducted on obese rats. That taking capsules containing orange oils for 15 days can reduce weight gain by 41.4%, and reduce cholesterol levels , but more research is still needed on humans to confirm this effect. [7] [8]

 

References

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↑ "Orange peel, raw" , www.fdc.nal.usda.gov , 01-04-2019, Retrieved 04-02-2020. Edited.

↑ Barbie Cervoni (04-02-2020), "Orange Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits" , www.verywellfit.com , Retrieved February 4 , 2020 . Edited.

↑ Sapna Shetty, Prabu Ismail, and Darshan Devang-Divakar (2016), “Antimicrobial effects of Citrus sinensis peel extracts against dental caries bacteria: An in vitro study” , Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dent , Issue 1, Folder 8, Page 71 -77. Edited.

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↑ Kotamballi Murthy, Guddadarangavvanahally Jayaprakasha, and Bhimanagouda Patil (2012), “D-limonene rich volatile oil from blood oranges inhibits angiogenesis, metastasis and cell death in human colon cancer cells , ” Life Sciences , Issue 11-12, Folder 91, Page 429-439. Edited.

↑ Dahu Li, Houjiu Wu, and Huating Dou (29-1-2019), “Weight loss effect of sweet orange essential oil microcapsules on obese SD rats induced by high-fat diet” , Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry , Issue 5, Folder 83, Page 923-932. Edited.

↑ Jill Seladi-Schulman (03-10-2019), "The Benefits of Orange Essential Oil and How to Use" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved February 5, 2020 . Edited.

↑ Video of the benefits of eating orange peel.