This is why orange juice must be avoided on empty stomach
Orange Juice (OJ) has long been considered a healthy drink owing to its high vitamin C and antioxidant content. People drink one glass in the morning, thinking that it is a good start to the day. In actuality, though, it is not that good to drink the juice on an empty stomach as many people have considered up to now.
Recent studies and research have found this glass of juice in the morning actually can be the cause of digestive problems, affecting the blood sugar levels for the worse, and even disturbing the acid-base balance of the body. Here is why drinking orange juice in the morning may not be that great as it used to be considered.
The high levels of acidity result in inducing digestive problems
The pH value of orange juice ranges from 3 to 4, so it will increase the stomach’s acidic conditions when you consume it. The stomach itself secretes hydrochloric acid to digest food, but it has set up a balance for digestion; if its consumption is with something sour accompanying it, like orange juice in this case, then it will disturb the naturally set digestive balance. This will aggravate symptoms of discomfort in people who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, or gastritis.
A study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology shows that highly acidic foods and beverages can cause irritation in the lining of the stomach, especially when the body has no food to dilute the acid. Over time, the frequent intake of such acidic foods on an empty stomach, like orange juice, may cause inflammation of the lining of the stomach due to repeated irritation, thus making it more susceptible to serious health issues such as stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems.
Source: BBC
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