What is the effect of orange peel and tangerine peel?

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Oranges and tangerines are fruits that are loved by many people because they are rich in fiber and provide a lot of vitamin C for the body. Orange peel, tangerine peel has a pleasant aroma, so it is often used to smell to avoid motion sickness, make essential oils, ... but that's just one of the uses of citrus peels. Let's follow the article to know more about the benefits of orange peels and tangerine peels for health.

1. Nutritional value in orange peel

According to researchers, orange peel contains the following components:
There are more than 55 types of flavonoids, 170 phytonutrients of all kinds in orange peel Contains minerals: Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc Vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B5 and vitamin B6. Pectin Fiber Not everyone knows, orange peel contains more vitamin C than orange flesh. While the orange peel contains up to 136 milligrams of vitamin C, the flesh contains only about 71 milligrams.
Just eat about 6g of orange peel will absorb 6 calories, 0.10g protein, 1.6g carbohydrate and 0.5g fiber. So it can be calculated, if eating 100g of orange peel will absorb 98 calories, 1.6g protein, 24g carbohydrate and 10.5g fiber...
In addition, orange peel contains only a very small amount of fat, no cholesterol and sodium.

2. What is the effect of orange peel?

2.1 Preventing the risk of cancer Orange peel is a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are plant intermediates with many important health functions, helping to prevent diseases, especially breast cancer, colon cancer and skin cancer.
The beta-cryptoxanthin compound found in orange peels has been shown to have an adjuvant effect in the treatment of lung cancer.
2. 2 Promotes Heart Health Orange peels contain the plant pigment hesperidin. This is a bioflavonoid with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. According to some studies, hesperidin has the effect of lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure. These are the two main causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Orange peels also contain polythoxylated flavones that contribute to a healthy heart.

2.3 Reducing inflammation and allergies Orange peel has anti-inflammatory properties similar to indomethacin - a substance commonly used to lower blood pressure, relieve pain and fight inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
Certain compounds present in orange peels can block the release of histamine. Hisyamine is a chemical that causes allergies. When you have an allergy, you can take dried orange peels to eat to limit the risk of allergies.
2.4 Strengthening resistance The concentration of vitamin C in orange peel when eaten will also help strengthen the immune system, fight colds, coughs, flu,...
2.5 Helps lose weight Orange peel contains many substances fiber, vitamins as well as flavonoid antioxidant compounds that are both good for cold health and help lose weight safely.
2.6 Good for teeth Sipping a few slices of dried orange peel will help improve bad breath and help whiten teeth. You can make a mixture to brush your teeth to help repel yellowing teeth and plaque formed by grinding orange peels into a powder, drying, and mixing with toothpaste to form a toothbrush 2-3 times. 1 week.
2.7 Improve digestive tract problems Orange peels are rich in fiber called insoluble polysaccharides such as tannins, hemi-cellulose and pectin that will help regulate bowel movements, avoid constipation, improve digestive disorders common such as: indigestion, flatulence, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, belching,...
2.8 Relieve headache pain When you have a headache, boil orange peels, tangerines and then use this water for facial steam. Pleasant scent of orange peel, tangerine peel will help ease, reduce headaches, feel more comfortable and alert.
2.9 Increase appetite Boil a mixture of water and dried orange and tangerine peels, cover with a lid for a few minutes. Drinking 1 cup of this brewed tea about half an hour before meals will help regain appetite when eating.
2.10 Create a feeling of comfort, sedation, anti-motion sickness, car Scent of orange peel, tangerine peel has a sedative effect, creates a comfortable mood, stimulates positive emotions, helps sleep, relieves stress or high blood pressure, heart palpitations.
It can be seen that dried or fresh orange peels bring a lot of health benefits. However, when using orange peels, you should choose clean oranges, limit the use of such pesticides to be effective and safe for users' health.

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