Report Title
The Effects of 8 oz of Fresh vs. Commercial Orange Juice on Blood Pressure in Normotensive Males Aged 18-59
Collective Title
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2019
Abstract
Background: Oranges have been known to possess numerous health benefits for humans as they are rich in vitamin C, A, and potassium. Citrus fruits contain a substance known as “citrus sinensis juice” which boosts immune function and aids in wound healing. Sinensis juice can also reduce blood pressure, inflammation, and risk of cardiovascular disease.
Objective: To determine the effects of drinking eight ounces of fresh vs. commercial orange juice on blood pressure in healthy normotensive males ages 18-59 years.
Design: Randomized, single-blinded, crossover study.
Participants: Healthy males aged 18-59 years, willing to keep the same lifestyle, refrain from taking medications or antioxidant supplements to control blood pressure, or drinking any type of orange juice for 30 days of participation during study.
Results: No significant change in blood pressure was observed in both intervention groups.
Statistics: Repeated measures ANOVA, linear mixed model (degradation), SPSS software (version 25).
Conclusion: No significant change was observed in four weeks of consumption of 8 fluid ounces fresh or commercial orange juice.
LLU Discipline
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
School
School of Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Kyndra Woosley
Second Advisor
Gurinder Bains
Third Advisor
Lida Gharibvand
Fourth Advisor
Cory Gheen
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
2019
Date (Title Page)
2019
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Orange juice--Physiological effect.
Type
Research Report
Page Count
23 p.
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
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Recommended Citation
Wong, Cheng Yi and Dinio, Izac, "The Effects of 8 oz of Fresh vs. Commercial Orange Juice on Blood Pressure in Normotensive Males Aged 18-59" (2019). Loma Linda University Research Reports. 38.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/38
Collection
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Collection Website
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Repository
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