With every theory I present to this blog I am testing it out. The question is do oranges and orange juice help with depression? The answer is yes. Currently I am drinking a glass of orange juice diluted with water. I don’t normally consume a lot of sugar so diluting it with water seems to help. Now within the first sip of drinking oj I coukd tell my mood was getting slightly more positive. Why is that? Well, Oranges are rich in Vitamin C and many other vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that our body needs. Moreover, it also contains flavonoids which are able to reduce symptoms of mild depression. Oranges, and other citrus fruits, help your body produce dopamine due to high levels of already mentioned Vitamin C. So the next time you are feeling down in the dumps, reach for an orange or drink a glass of orange juice. Also, if you deal with lower back pain, this might help with that as well. Do you drink orange juice?