"Debunked: The Truth About Using Whole Oranges, Including Peel, to Relieve Constipation"
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A viral Instagram video claims that eating a whole orange, including the peel, can cure constipation in minutes due to the fiber and naringenin it contains, along with the stimulating effects of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. However, experts caution that while oranges do contain fiber and water, there's nothing particularly special about them that would produce immediate effects for constipation. Additionally, consuming orange peels may cause upset stomach for some individuals, and the claimed effects of naringenin and capsaicin on constipation have only been studied in animals.
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