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Orange peel lowers cholesterol naturally?
posted by Melvin L. Goldberg on 30 Oct 2004 at 7:06 pmWhat ever it is in citrus peels that lowers cholesterol levels it is a chemical like any other chemical. Plants don't make chemicals for the benefit of humans. Saying it is natural implies that it is harmless or better than something made in a chem lab. If we think of all the natural poisons and toxic substances made by plants this idea is ridiculous. The authors carry out this idea of being natural as being obviously good by saying the cholesterol lowering substances are free of side effects, because they come from a plant. Totally with out logic.
Read the news article that this opinion was posted about:
Peels of oranges and tangerines may lower cholesterol better than drugs
Orange Peel Toxicity
posted by Tatiana on 05 Feb 2005 at 11:32 pm
I have been putting orange peel in the fruit juice shakes I make daily. The purpose of this is for its supposed cholesterol lowering effect. How much orange peel is too much and which part of the peel is beneficial, the orange rind or the white inner rind? What other benefits or toxicities do each of these parts have?
--Tatiana Carlin, PA-C, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Orange Peels As A GI Tract Regulator
posted by Jony Rivers on 15 Dec 2006 at 1:29 am
It's very rich in fiber! Regulates your gi tract. I also make a fruit shake with a whole orange peel, half banana and a yogurt and some milk. Sometimes for extra energy add 100mg of caffeine.
Orange Peels & Cholesterol
posted by Jack Russell on 09 May 2007 at 10:09 am
I've been consuming the equiv of 1/4 orange peel per day for the past 6 weeks. I had a physical 2 days ago in which my blood was taken for a cholesterol check. I have changed my diet & exercise none since a year ago and my last physical. My cholesterol at that time was 234. My HDL was 70 so the doctor did not think at that time I needed drugs. I'm now waiting on the results. I will update this page when I have those. The only "natural" thng that I found significantly lower my cholesterol was red yeast rice. It dropped me down to 200. But I had side effects and decided it was best to stop using it. So lets see what happens now.
Orange Peel
posted by John Mateus on 27 May 2007 at 5:21 am
It seems to me that the orange peel is lowering my blood sugar in a dramatic way,
I've been using those for almost a month. I don't know about the cholesterol,
I haven't done any tests recently but One thing is for sure, my sugar blood levels
decreased substantially. Of course I still take my pills as a type II diabetic.
Any experience on that?
It Works
posted by Sid on 07 Jun 2007 at 4:52 pm
I tried it for a 2 weeks plus moderate diet and some excersise and it worked.
I also use Niacin and Lecitin and Omega 3-6-9.
Feel Good
How Much
posted by keith doolan on 13 Jun 2007 at 5:19 pm
I would like to know how to use the orange peel for the best results. Also, is it just the actual outside orange coloured part or the white inner membrane as well.
Regards keith Doolan
Hemp Oil And Extra Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil
posted by Michael Polito on 15 Sept 2007 at 7:47 pm
Hemp Oil and extra virginn unrefined coconut oil have been the best to lower my cholesterol. I am going to look into this Organge peel thing alittle more though. After a month and a half my cholesterol went from 298 to 220. I stoped eating red meat, egg yoks and dairy, and took to the oils, flax seed, blue fish. I exercise normally. I have another physcal in novemenber which I expect my bad cholesterol to be even lower. My doctor was impressed.
Is The Orange Rind A Source Of D- Limonene?
posted by Sheree on 06 Jan 2008 at 6:19 am
I've been researching for weeks and I haven't found anything.. anyone who knows about it?
Oatmeal
posted by offutt on 09 Dec 2008 at 8:16 pm
Sorry for not having researched this well, but i thought oatmeal could lower cholesterol as well.
Orange Peels
posted by Kristin on 25 Dec 2008 at 3:31 am
Do orange peels have chemicals on them put on by the orchard?
Orange Peel
posted by Evelyn Haskins on 01 Jan 2009 at 11:37 pm
I dunno about lowering cholesterol, but orange peel can sure pack a punch when it comes to causing migraines.
Give me high cholesterol any day!!
Orchard Chemicals
posted by Jeff on 06 May 2009 at 12:44 pm
Kristin on 25 Dec 2008 at 3:31 am
"Do orange peels have chemicals on them put on by the orchard?"
Yes, the citrus groves are sprayed with chemicals (unless they're organic, of course. People don't normally think to wash oranges, because they're eating the insides (kinda like bananas), though even when eating the insides, pesticides are going to be pushed into the fruit as you peel/cut it.
Orange Rind Lowered My Blood Pressure
posted by impressed on 11 Jan 2010 at 5:45 am
I found out about orange rind's bp lowering effect by accident. I have very high blood pressure that soars into the 220's systolic, but a low diastolic, usually below the 80's. I love oatmeal so I thought I would try adding some orange slices along with my usual bananas as I cooked the oatmeal.
Two hours later I checked my bp as I usually do in the eve. And I was amazed. My bp was 116/67. I thought about anything I did differently that day, and the only thing was adding the orange slices as I cooked my oatmeal. So I did some searching on the net and found that certain oranges lower bp, but that the sour oranges can constrict blood vessels and are dangerous for people with high bp. So, I will continue to use the cooked oranges and keep you posted as to whether this has a lasting effect or not.
Blood-Sugar Lowering Effects Of Orange Peel
posted by A Rumsey on 05 Feb 2010 at 8:25 am
I was just browing the internet about the blood-sugar lowering effects of orange peel because even though I am on insulin, I have been having an orange for an afternoon snack, and have been monitoring my BS to adjust for citrus-- I have been purposefully eating the white inner substance on the peel or the orange, skimming it with my teeth . My blood sugar didn't move even after eating the orange-- that's uncanny.
Citrus will usually skyrocket it. I tested at one hour and two hour intervals-- thinking I had made a mistake. Have done this about three times-- I am glad I saw your comment because I think this may be an amazing help to blood sugar control. Maybe we can get some scientist interested in doing a study to confirm it.
Orange Rind IS A Source Of D'limonene
posted by Lisa on 15 May 2010 at 11:29 pm
Yes, d'limonene is found in orange rind. What I understand is that d'limonene occurs in citrus oils in general, which is generally found in the peel of any citrus fruit.
Orange Peels & Cholesterol
posted by Jack on 29 Mar 2011 at 10:58 am
4 years later and I finally report in. Eating 1/4 orange peel/day did not work. I was eating at lunch and maybe I should have eaten it before bed. I have since tried simvastatin, Lipitor and lovastatin. They all lowered my total C to about 190 while taking 10mg but I suffered from an extremely tight neck and a stabbing pain at base of my skull. I have not given up the fight. I will have another physical in the coming month. I have learned since that carbs and especially simple carbs are one of the key players in cholesterol. So I have switched my diet to about 30% calories from fat. As close to zero saturate fats (especially steric acid). Plenty of poly and mono saturate. I use no oils in cooking; only add after it is taking off the heat. I have switched to mostly raw veg's and have a salad for lunch. I for sure have no dairy fat in my diet and absolutely no trans fats. Read the ingredients for the word "hydrogenated". They will always list zero trans fets so you have to read the ingredients. I keep up the exercise regime. I have lost 10 lbs. So now I wait and see if I can actually make a dent in this cholesterol with a life style change.
Best Cholesterol Fighter
posted by Calvin S Rajan on 07 Dec 2011 at 4:27 am
My father who is nearing 80 years was diagnosed with blocks in his heart. He was advised Angioplasty. I confidently advised my father against angioplasty. Instead, I gave him a natural product that contains Omega 3 and Omega 9 along with Aloe Vera and Garlic Thyme capsules. I just cannot express in words how these worked so wonderfully that my dad is normal and there are no more blocks. He was tested by his cardiologist 3 times recently and the doctor exclaimed in total surprise, "Your heart is in super condition". I know of a couple of other people who have had such wonderful results after using these products, Amazing! I would blindly recommend these products to anyone having cholesterol problem, skin or bone problems. However, lifestyle changes are a must.
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