🍊 Orange
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Rutaceae (citrus family — with lemon, lime, grapefruit, mandarin) |
|---|---|
| Season | Winter (citrus season) |
| Best for | Immunity (vitamin C); Fever & dehydration (juicy + electrolytes); Skin & collagen (vitamin C); Iron absorption (C boosts plant-iron uptake); Heart health (flavonoids + potassium) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 medium ≈ 70mg (78% of daily need)
- Folate — good source
- Potassium + calcium (mild)
- Hesperidin — a citrus flavonoid for blood vessels
🧭 Best used for
- Immunity (vitamin C)
- Fever & dehydration (juicy + electrolytes)
- Skin & collagen (vitamin C)
- Iron absorption (C boosts plant-iron uptake)
- Heart health (flavonoids + potassium)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Fever & Infection guide · Immunity & Colds guide · Anemia (iron) guide · Heart & Blood Pressure guide · Diabetes-friendly guide · Pregnancy guide · Skin & Glow guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Great: folate supports the baby's spine/brain, C boosts iron absorption, and the juice helps hydration. Whole fruit beats juice (fibre + less sugar).
⚠️ Safety: Grapefruit specifically interacts with many medicines (statins, some BP drugs) — oranges are safe, but check grapefruit with your pharmacist.
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