NHS: "Drinking orange juice every day could improve brain power in the
elderly, research shows," the Mail Online reports. Despite the
encouraging words from the media, the small study this headline is based
on does not provide strong evidence that an older person would see any
noticeable difference in their brain power if they drink orange juice
for two months. The study involved 37 healthy older adults, who
were given orange juice or orange squash daily for eight weeks before
switching to the other drink for the same amount of time. The 100%
orange juice contains more flavonoids, a type of plant compound that has
been suggested to have various health benefits.
