100 grams of pure orange juice contains about 40 mg of natural calcium. A serving of orange juice can provide you with up to 35% of your daily calcium needs. Calcium is good for your bones and teeth. Nerves, muscles and blood vessels also need calcium to function properly.
The amount of calcium absorbed from orange juice is equivalent to the amount of calcium from calcium supplements or milk.
One 8-ounce glass of orange juice contains 30 percent of the recommended daily intake of calcium. The calcium in orange juice is also more easily absorbed by the body.
Orange juice also contains vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin that allows your body to absorb calcium.
Orange juice is naturally rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant vitamin that boosts immunity and may fight cell damage that can lead to premature aging or cancer.
Vitamin C helps promote bone formation, wound healing and gum health.
Potassium and magnesium found in orange juice also support bone mineral density.
This combination of nutrients makes orange juice a healthy alternative for seniors who cannot drink milk or cheese.
