2007-10-21 03:12:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Because it contains high levels of Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, orange juice can help prevent a cold. There's a lot of water in orange juice, which helps to keep you hydrated and healthy. Orange juice will not cure a cold, but it can improve the way you feel while suffering from one.
2007-10-21 03:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Orange juice has a lot of things your body needs when you're sick with a cold: it's a fluid, it is packed with natural vitamins (Vitamin C and calcium, primarily), and it contains natural sugars that can fuel your body (especially if you're appetite is suffering from being ill).
However, nothing can "cure" a cold--it's caused by a virus. Vitamins just boost your immune system so you're better at fighting the symptoms and helping to keep other illnesses at bay.
2007-10-21 10:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Liberty, Equality, Fraternity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think it's a myth.
It's full of Vitamin C, which boosts your immune system and energy level. But orange juice can also cause stuffy sinuses, which is BAD for colds. I avoid orange juice because of this, although it doesn't affect everyone that way.
I'd suggest hot herb tea, lots of room-temp water, and vitamin C pills, along with garlic capsules to prevent colds. Avoid cold things like ice cream, smoothies, milk, ice water, and any cold drinks. Go back to them when you're well again.
2007-10-21 15:14:59 · answer #3 · answered by Arggg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. You are better off eating whole oranges and using pills for Vitamin C. Orange juice has too much sugar and sugar weakens the immune system. The fiber in a whole orange helps to slow down the metabolism of the sugar.
2007-10-21 15:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The high levels of vitamin C will help give your immune system a boost so it can better fight off infection. The orange juice itself doesn't do anything to fight the cold, it just helps your body fight it better.
2007-10-21 10:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Staci 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin C, baby! at the FIRST SIGN of a cold, I start popping 2 a day- I never get drastically sick...
2007-10-21 10:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, aren't you the dude with a cold and a math test tomorrow? Forget the cold, and go study your math! Your cold will probably pass in your sleep, and tomorrow you'll be well, or as we say, Falwell!
2007-10-21 10:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
vitamin C helps to boost your immune system
2007-10-21 10:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by Tara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a lot of Vitamins and minerals.
2007-10-21 10:14:34 · answer #9 · answered by Nickname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamin c and just plain fluids to stay hydrated
2007-10-21 10:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋