Lemon is one of the most popular fruits, which is valued mostly for its high content of vitamin C. Yahoo News Japan reminds us what else lemon is useful for.
Citric acid has a chelating effect – it converts calcium into other minerals in a form that is easily absorbed by the body. Usually, it is not so easy to fill the need for calcium in the body – about 70% of this mineral contained in food is washed away, and citric acid helps to improve its absorption.
The peel of the lemon contains polyphenols, and the juice contains flavonoids. These substances help lower blood pressure. In addition, with the help of lemon juice, you can easily reduce the amount of salt in food – the acidity enhances the “saltiness” of the taste.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and helps relieve fatigue and stress. But that’s not all – lemons contain a lot of potassium, and their peel is rich not only in nutrients, but also in fiber, which is necessary for stomach health.
The natural antioxidant, or our well-known lemon, has been used to treat various problems since ancient times. Lemon contains…
Recently, the nutritionist Alexandra Lapina told RIA Novosti about the many properties of lemon and warned in which features of the body its consumption is inadmissible.
“Lemon improves digestion, stimulates the appetite, reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood, relieves spasms and even prevents the formation of tumors. Lemon is mostly used to fight colds and coughs. It is also an antiviral and antibacterial product,” explains the nutritionist.
But he adds that not everyone can consume lemons. It is an allergen (something to be aware of for those with citrus allergies). Lemon should also be avoided in kidney diseases and problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
