In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host Carl Pradelli sits down with Jodi-Ann Blackwood from BIONAP USA to discuss the award winning Red Orange Complex® from Sicily, Italy. A blend of three Sicilian oranges, the Red Orange Complex® was recently named the 2025 NutraIngredients USA Ingredient of the Year in the Beauty from Within category, one of the hottest areas in the supplement world.
Tune in to discover what makes this Sicilian blood orange extract so powerful and why this blend is considered a breakthrough for skin health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Jodi-Ann and Carl break down the science, sustainability, and the incredible benefits of this antioxidant-rich ingredient.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why Sicily’s Mount Etna creates the perfect growing conditions for ultra-potent blood oranges.
- What makes Red Orange Complex® different from regular oranges and other extracts?
- Insights from 8 published studies, including how it can help:
- Skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle depth.
- Protect against environmental stressors and reduce oxidative stress.
- Reduce appearance of dark spots.
- Relieve menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Why just 100mg per day starts delivering results in as little as 2 weeks.
- What won the judges over and sealed the Ingredient of the Year award.
- Red Orange Complex® is featured in NatureCity’s own TrueNuGrow+ Hair & Skin Formula.
Timestamps
• 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
• 03:19 – What is Red Orange Complex®?
• 04:59 – Why Sicilian blood oranges are unique
• 09:13 – Scientific studies on oxidative stress & protecting skin
• 12:27 – Skin hydration & wrinkle depth reduction results
• 18:40 – Dark spot reduction and anti-aging benefits
• 24:41 – Menopause symptoms relief
• 27:55 – Other scientific studies: athletes, smokers, others
• 29:49 – Strong safety record
• 30:52 – Overview & final thoughts
