Mandarin Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Mandarin is the mandarin orange, a small variety of orange that has a sweet and delicious taste. Mandarin oranges are of the species Citrus reticulata. Mandarin oranges are known for their thin skin, which is easy to peel.¹

Mandarin Health Uses and Health Benefits

Mandarin oranges are known for their high levels of vitamin C, an antioxidant vitamin essential for immune system boosting. Antioxidants like those found in mandarin oranges are essential to helping the body defend against chronic diseases, including certain cancers. Eating mandarin oranges have also shown to help reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the body, which is important for preventing heart disease.²


References

1. https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/mandarin_orange.html 
2. https://www.livestrong.com/article/257429-what-are-the-benefits-of-mandarin-oranges/