According to reports, American scientists have published a research paper stating that orange juice can enhance the body's absorption of drugs, thereby increasing their efficacy.
Last year, researchers at the University of North Carolina reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that grapefruit juice might enhance drug efficacy. Subsequently, these researchers conducted further experiments and discovered that orange juice also contains a special chemical that promotes drug absorption. "This substance can inhibit the breakdown of drug components in the intestines, allowing the drug to enter the blood in several times or even ten times the amount, thereby increasing the body's absorption level of the drug and enhancing its efficacy," the researchers explained.
In addition, drinking orange juice rich in vitamin C helps dilate blood vessels and boost the human immune system. At the same time, orange juice promotes the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, helping to eliminate harmful substances that enter the body along with air and food.