{"id":15622,"date":"2026-02-18T05:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15622"},"modified":"2026-02-18T05:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:56:17","slug":"5-health-benefits-of-citrus-beyond-vitamin-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15622","title":{"rendered":"5 Health Benefits of Citrus Beyond Vitamin C"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5-Health-Benefits-of-Citrus-Beyond-Vitamin-C-1024x643.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A variety of citrus fruits are displayed on a white wooden surface. Whole and halved oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are mixed with peeled segments. There are also green leaves scattered among the fruits, showcasing the health benefits of citrus in a vibrant array. MyFitnessPal Blog\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Citrus, that delightful family of sweet-tart fruits in a rainbow of jewel-like tones, has long been touted for its Citrus, that delightful family of sweet-tart fruits in a rainbow of jewel-like tones, has long been touted for its abundance of vitamin C (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/faq\/what-are-vitamin-cs-main-benefits\/\">1<\/a>). While vitamin C has been linked to shortening the duration of the common cold (it\u2019s never been proven to prevent them, sadly), it\u2019s healthy in more impressive ways than just combating the sniffles (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/faq\/what-are-vitamin-cs-main-benefits\/\">1<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-five-health-benefits-of-vitamin-c\">Here are Five Health Benefits of Vitamin C<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lowers cholesterol<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A meta-analysis found that large amounts of vitamin C may result in a decrease in LDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations (<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2682928\/\">2<\/a>). [Note: If you\u2019re taking cholesterol-lowering statins, you may want to skip grapefruit, which may interfere with these medications (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/grapefruit-juice-and-some-drugs-dont-mix\">3<\/a>)]. Speak with your primary care provider about any food-medication interactions.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good source of fiber<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A large glass of fresh juice is thirst-quenchingly tasty but eating citrus with those thin and delicate membranes that hold the segments together offers a good source of fiber. Just one cup of fresh citrus segments can give you about 14% of the Daily Value for fiber (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2709175\/nutrients\">4<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2709171\/nutrients\">5<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/nutrition-facts-label\/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels\">6<\/a>). So tomorrow morning, skip the glass and enjoy your morning citrus piece by piece instead.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antioxidant effects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Vitamin C is a known antioxidant, which is a beneficial substance that assists our bodies in combating harmful molecules called free radicals (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/faq\/what-are-vitamin-cs-main-benefits\/\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/understanding-antioxidants\">7<\/a>). The antioxidant action helps to lower oxidative stress caused by free radicals (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/faq\/what-are-vitamin-cs-main-benefits\/\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/understanding-antioxidants\">7<\/a>). Antioxidants have been shown to have potentially beneficial roles for Alzheimer\u2019s disease and cancer (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/faq\/what-are-vitamin-cs-main-benefits\/\">1<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Citrus-Kale-Salad_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68325 size-full\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-might-also-like\">You might also like<\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-recipe-citrus-kale-salad\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/citrus-kale-salad\/\"><strong>Recipe: Citrus Kale Salad<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joint benefits<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For those with joint pain, vitamin C may be your friend (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/guides\/joint-health\/#vitamin-c\">8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30386805\/\">11<\/a>). This is true for individuals who don&#8217;t get enough vitamin C. Sufficient amounts are needed to produce collagen in our bodies (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/guides\/joint-health\/#vitamin-c\">8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30386805\/\">11<\/a>). Collagen is an important structural protein needed for cartilage, tendons and ligaments which can correspond to sufficient cushioning and healthy moving joints (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/outcomes\/collagen-content\/\">9<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aids iron absorption<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Citrus has been shown to increase the absorption rates of other needed nutrients, specifically iron (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/supplements\/iron\/?show_conditions=true\">10<\/a>). Iron is responsible for supplying oxygen to your organs through the hemoglobin in your blood (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/supplements\/iron\/?show_conditions=true\">10<\/a>). An iron deficiency can lead to anemia (a lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin) and reduced mental function. It\u2019s especially pertinent for pregnant women and the health of their babies (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/supplements\/iron\/?show_conditions=true\">10<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Eating a diet high in iron-rich foods like spinach, fresh seafood and beans with citrus can boost your body\u2019s ability to absorb the iron naturally present in all those delicious foods (<a href=\"https:\/\/examine.com\/supplements\/iron\/?show_conditions=true\">10<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>So while we wait for the weather to warm, likely with a box of tissues nearby, let\u2019s make a plan to eat more of these fragrant beauties while they\u2019re at their peak of down-your-chin, juice-dripping goodness. They\u2019re healthy beyond helping us with a runny nose.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally published February 14, 2018; Updated February 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/5-health-benefits-citrus-beyond-vitamin-c\/\">5 Health Benefits of Citrus Beyond Vitamin C<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/5-health-benefits-citrus-beyond-vitamin-c\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citrus, that delightful family of sweet-tart fruits in a rainbow of jewel-like tones, has long been touted for its Citrus, that delightful family of sweet-tart fruits in a rainbow of jewel-like tones, has long been touted for its abundance of vitamin C (1). 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