Tangerines are a type of mandarin, which is the second-most cultivated citrus fruit after oranges. Tangerines, like oranges, are orange in color, though some varieties may be green or red. They are, however, slightly smaller and less round, making them easier to peel by hand. They are also sweeter in flavor. Both the flesh and the peel are extremely nutritious. Tangerines can be eaten as a snack on the go, blended into a refreshing juice or smoothie, or made into a sweet jam or salad dressing.
Rich in nutrients
Tangerines, despite their small size in comparison to other citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, are nutrient- and water-rich — in fact, they’re about 85 percent water.
As you can see, tangerines are high in vitamin C, which is thought to be responsible for the majority of the fruit’s health benefits. Tangerines are also one of the most concentrated sources of beta-cryptoxanthin, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body and is responsible for the orange color of tangerines and other fruits. Tangerines also contain potassium and B complex vitamins, specifically B1, B6, and B9, or thiamine, pyridoxine, and folate.
Antioxidants are abundant
Antioxidants shield your body from the harmful effects of oxidative stress, which is caused by the accumulation of free radicals. These carcinogenic molecules play a role in the development of chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. Tangerines, including their peels, are high in antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-cryptoxanthin, as well as flavonoids like naringin, hesperidin, tangerine, and nobiletin.
The antioxidant capacity of vitamin C is well known for its benefits to skin and heart health, as well as its cancer-fighting properties. Flavonoids have been linked to a variety of health benefits, including brain protection and a lower risk of chronic conditions, according to research.
Immune booster
Tangerines contain vitamin C, which may help protect your immune system from viruses and bacteria by acting on T cells, which are white blood cells that protect your body. According to research, the vitamin influences T cell development and function, as well as blocking pathways that lead to their death. As a result, it assists you in maintaining a healthy level of these cells to fight off infections. Furthermore, vitamin C boosts phagocytes (immune cells that ingest bacteria and other harmful compounds) and microbial killing, which strengthens your immune response.
For example, studies have linked 1–2 grams of vitamin C per day to a reduction in the severity and duration of the common cold. It may also help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions, which has been linked to hesperidin and naringenin, two antioxidants found in the tangerine peel.
Brain health may be aided
Tangerine antioxidants, such as vitamin C and nobiletin, may help prevent chronic brain disorders like schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. For example, studies have linked an elevated free radical count to the development of schizophrenia. The antioxidant capacity of vitamin C may protect the brain from free radical-induced damage. Furthermore, animal studies suggest that nobiletin from tangerine peel may help reduce the negative effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the brain, such as memory loss. Nobiletin may protect brain cells from beta-amyloid accumulation and toxicity, which is linked to disease onset.
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