Lemon
Lemon juice, especially, has several health
benefits associated with it. It is well known as a useful treatment for kidney
stones, reducing strokes and lowering body temperature. As a refreshing drink,
lemonade helps you to stay calm and cool. The health benefits of lemons are due
to its many nourishing elements like vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin
E, folate, niacin thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and
protein. Lemon is a fruit that contains flavonoids, which are composites that
contain antioxidant and cancer fighting properties. It helps to prevent
diabetes, constipation, high blood pressure, fever, indigestion and many other
problems, as well as improving the skin, hair, and teeth. Studies conducted at
the American Urological Association highlight the fact that lemonade or lemon
juice can eliminate the occurrence of kidney stones by forming urinary citrate,
which prevents the formation of crystals. People use lemons to make lemonade by
mixing lemon juice and water. Many people also use lemon as a washing agent,
because of its ability to remove stains. The scent of lemon can also repel
mosquitoes, while drinking lemon juice with olive oil helps to get rid of gall
stones. Lemon is well known for its medicinal power and is used in many
different ways. As per the results reported in a study by the Annals of the
Rheumatic Diseases, lemon provides protection against inflammatory
polyarthritis and arthritis.
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