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Excellent Health Benefits of Whole Lemons — Peel, White parts and Seeds
Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, fiber, and many beneficial phytochemicals.
These nutrients have a wide range of health benefits.
It is important to note that lemons may support weight control, heart health, and digestive health.
In this article, we discuss some evidence-based health benefits of whole lemons.
1. They are suitable for heart health
Lemons are rich in vitamin C.
A single lemon provides no less than 31 mg of vitamin C. That’s roughly 51% of the reference daily intake.
Studies have shown that eating vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C reduces your risk of stroke and heart disease (1, 2, 3).
Apart from vitamin C, lemons’ plant compounds and fiber can be also significantly lower some risk factors for heart disease (4, 5).
A study showed that consuming 24g of citrus fiber extract every day for a month reduced total cholesterol blood levels (6).
