Orange peels may significantly benefit cardiovascular health, according to new research from the University of Florida. The study revealed that extracts from orange peels, which are typically discarded as waste, can inhibit the production of harmful chemicals linked to heart disease. These findings highlight the potential of repurposing orange peels into health-promoting ingredients and developing functional foods to improve heart health.
New research led by the University of Florida suggests that orange peels could hold a key to better cardiovascular health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people across most racial and ethnic groups. Recent research has shown that some gut bacteria help develop cardiovascular disease . When they feed on certain nutrients during digestion, gut bacteria produce trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO).
Levels of TMAO can help predict future cardiovascular disease, according to researchers at the Cleveland Clinic. With help from a $500,000 USDA grant, Yu Wang and her team investigated the potential of orange peel extracts — rich in beneficial phytochemicals — to reduce TMAO and trimethylamine (TMA) production. Scientists tested two types of extracts: a polar fraction and a non-polar fraction.
Extraction Process and Findings To get the polar fractions, scientists used polar and non-polar solvents to extract the orange peel, Wang said. “If you imagine your sala.
