Nigeria: Orange peels, orange juice improve heart health — Research

ALL of the orange fruit is useful. As it turns out, the peel that is used in rural African households as a natural mosquito repellent can also aid in strengthening heart health.

Researchers from the University of Florida revealed that certain chemicals from orange peels, which are typically discarded as waste, can inhibit the production of substances that can harm the cardiovascular system.

These findings, offering a promising use for this common agricultural byproduct, highlight the…