Year-Round Immune Support

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100% orange juice is best known for its vitamin C — but that’s just the start! It’s a natural source of several nutrients and flavonoids that have been studied for their role in supporting immune health. 

This toolkit is designed to help communicate all of 100% orange juice’s immune-supporting benefits and why it’s a smart option that can fit into many daily routines. Explore materials you can use and share with your patients to support immune health year-round. 

What’s included on this page:

Benefits at a Glance |  Resources  |  Recipes  |  Research

Benefits at a Glance

As a health professional, you play an important role in helping people understand how everyday nutrition habits can support the body’s natural immune defenses.  

Here, you’ll find talking points on the key nutrients in 100% orange juice and how they support immune health — useful for patient conversations, content development and media work.  

  • An 8-ounce serving of 100% orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of folate and thiamin, nutrients that support immune function.1,2,3
  • 100% orange juice includes hesperidin, a unique polyphenol primarily found in citrus, which may have a number of benefits to the immune system, including helping to fight inflammation.4
  • Fortified orange juice has vitamin D, which supports immune health and the body’s ability to fight bacteria and viruses.5
  • Nearly 90% water, 100% orange juice has naturally occurring electrolytes like potassium, helping support daily hydration.6
  • From classrooms to playgrounds, kids are exposed to everyday germs. Age-appropriate servings of 100% orange juice can help families build simple, immune-supportive nutrition habits that support kids’ natural defenses.

Resources

Support your conversations around nutrition and immune health with resources for professional use and patient education.

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A printer-friendly resource on the full range of 100% orange juice’s immune benefits.

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A sharable blog post with dietitian-approved tips and recipes for everyday immune support.

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A robust webpage with insights and references to support your guidance around 100% OJ.

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Recipes

You may have been to our Recipe Hub. Here, we’ve tailored our list, focusing on immune-supporting recipes that highlight the versatility of 100% orange juice. 

Florida OJ Pumpkin Soup

This nourishing soup makes for a cozy meal that supports your immune system and satisfies your tastebuds.

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Florida OJ Earl Grey Tea

With 100% orange juice and bergamot, this immune-healthy beverage is as tasty as it is warm and comforting.

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Florida OJ & Berry Smoothie

Using 100% OJ for smoothies offers a natural source of vitamin C and a cool, soothing option for sore throats.

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Research

Vitamin C, folate and flavonoids play important roles in supporting the body’s natural immune defenses. As a source of these nutrients and plant compounds, 100% orange juice has been studied for its impact on immune cell activity, oxidative stress and inflammation. Fortified varieties also contribute vitamin D, which helps regulate immune responses. Take a deeper dive into the research on 100% orange juice and its immune–supporting benefits to support evidence-based guidance and content development. 

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References

  1. Vitamin C: fact sheet for health professionals. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Updated July 31, 2025. Accessed January 23, 2026. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/  
  2. Folate: fact sheet for health professionals. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Updated November 30, 2022. Accessed January 23, 2026. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/  
  3. Thiamin: fact sheet for health professionals. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Updated February 9, 2023. Accessed February 3, 2026. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Thiamin-HealthProfessional/   
  4. Rangel-Huerta, Oscar D et al. “Normal or High Polyphenol Concentration in Orange Juice Affects Antioxidant Activity, Blood Pressure, and Body Weight in Obese or Overweight Adults.” The Journal of nutrition vol. 145,8 (2015): 1808-16. doi:10.3945/jn.115.213660 
  5. Institute of Medicine (US) Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1997. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK109825/  doi: 10.17226/5776  
  6. Potassium: fact sheet for health professionals. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Updated June 2, 2022. Accessed January 23, 2026. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/  

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