100 g of tangerines contain 81.4 g of water, up to 17 g of sugars, 18 mg of vitamin A, 32 mg of calcium, 210 mg of potassium, small amounts of B1, B2, carotene and only 35 calories.
Like other citrus fruits, tangerines are rich in vitamins, especially C, A, and antioxidants . This makes them extremely effective helpers of the immune system. Their consumption is also recommended for joint pain. To maintain good health, it is necessary to consume several fruits a day.
Tangerines are useful in digestive problems, as well as in the absence of energy. In addition, regular consumption of tangerines helps to reduce body weight and fat and thus maintain a slim figure .
Researchers from South Korea conducted a study among 60 men and women of different ages who are obese. The participants are divided into two groups. All volunteers follow the same physical and dietary regime with the difference that in one group they consume less tangerines.
Two months later, regular citrus drinkers were found to have reduced weight and waist circumference.
It is also established that with the consumption of tangerines in just one month 59% reduction of adipose tissue in the body is achieved .
Citrus fruit is extremely beneficial for the liver , as it helps to renew hepatocytes and clear the accumulated fat in the body.
Tangerine essential oil also has significant health benefits. It has antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative and tonic effect.