Drinking orange juice every day may change thousands of genes
A study indicates that daily consumption of orange juice can influence the activity of thousands of genes related to inflammation and blood pressure. These genetic shifts may explain the observed heart health benefits associated with regular citrus intake.
Why it matters
It provides a molecular explanation for how common dietary habits can influence long-term cardiovascular health through gene regulation.
Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far more in the body than quenching thirst.
A recent study has shown that regular orange juice consumption can influence the activity of thousands of genes inside our immune cells. Many of these genes help control blood pressure, calm inflammation and manage the way the body processes sugar, all of which play an important role in long-term heart health .
The study followed adults who drank 500ml of pure pasteurized orange juice every day for two months. After 60 days, many genes associated with inflammation and higher blood pressure had become less active.
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