Lemon is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family rutaceae. It's juice is about 5-6% citric acid and it's distinctive sour taste makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods.
Lemon contains elements that includes: vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E, Folate, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and protein. It also contains flavonoids which contains antioxidant and cancer fighting properties
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON AND LEMON JUICE
Drinking lemon juice with warm water in the morning, preferably on empty stomach does the following:
- Maintain the PH balance of the body
- Cleanses the liver
- Keeps the body hydrated
- Reduces joint and muscle pain
- Aid weight loss
- Regulate natural bowel movement
Other health benefit of lemon are:
Treats indigestion
Stops vomiting
Treats fever
Used for dental care
Helps fight infection
Acts as a detoxifying agent
Fights respiratory tract infection
People also use it as a washing agent because of it's ability to remove stains, the scent of lemon also repels mosquitoes.
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