An Orange is More "Powerful" Rather Than Pills.

The scientists discovered the reason why an orange give greater benefits to you than taking Vitamin C or other pills.

Researchers at Brigham Young University, Utah, United States, reports research published in the Journal of Food Science stated, oranges contain a unique mix of antioxidants. This combination provides the benefits of a far more effective than if the substances in citrus consumed separately.

Antioxidants are known as a substance that is useful to slow the aging body's cells, protect against cancer, and help prevent heart disease.
 

"There's something behind the benefits of orange better than swallowing a capsule of Vitamin C, and that's what we try to know. We think that the particular mixture of antioxidants in the lemon gives the benefits are good for you," said Tory Parker, an assistant professor of nutrition , science diet. and food on Young University.

Parker and his team to review whether the content of a variety of phenol-known natural chemicals are antioxidants and antimicrobial-work in "synergy". This component is used by plants to protect themselves from nature decay and biological attack.

The researchers eventually concluded that their theory is true. "Fruit should be your dessert. And remember, before the cake, candy, and other sweet snacks consumed, fruit is a sweetener for us," said Parker.