Boosting Heart Health with Orange Peel: University of Florida Discovery

Scientists from the University of Florida in the US conducted a study showing that orange peel extract may have positive effects on cardiovascular health. The study tested two types of extracts: polar and nonpolar fractions to evaluate their ability to reduce levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The results showed that the non-polar fraction of orange peel extract successfully reduced the production of harmful chemicals. In addition, a substance called feruloylputrescine was found in the polar fraction extract, which inhibits the enzyme responsible for the production of TMAO.