{"id":13335,"date":"2022-03-01T13:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T07:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=13335"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:21:04","slug":"7-incredible-health-benefits-of-lemon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/7-incredible-health-benefits-of-lemon\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Lemon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Facts about Lemon<\/a><\/li>
Health Benefits of Lemon<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Lemon<\/a><\/li>
How to Add Lemon to Your Everyday Diet?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A hot summer day can take a toll on your body. But a glass of fresh lemonade is the most refreshing drink one can have in summers. Lemonade instantly refreshes and calms your body. The easiest go to drink, that can be made in a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lemon is a flavoured fruit. A small quantity of lemon juice can make its remarkable presence in foods and beverages. Adding few drops of lemon juice to curries, soup or drinks, instantly elevates their taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lemons have been around for years. This round, vibrant fruit from the flowering plant family named Rutaceae is scientifically known as a citrus lemon. This bright yellow coloured citrus fruit has a tangy sour taste due to its richness in citric acid. Though they are available in different shapes and sizes across the planet, lemon has its origin in Assam and other parts of Myanmar and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An interesting fact about lemon is that it is a very rich source of Vitamin C. And in 1700s, James Lind found that lemons were very useful in treating a medical condition called scurvy (scurvy is a condition caused by low levels of vitamin C<\/strong><\/a> in the body)^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Facts about Lemon<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C and is also enriched with Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc, flavonoids, antioxidants and phosphorus. It is low in calories and fat. Vitamin C present in the lemon also helps in the process of iron absorption in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Health Benefits of Lemon<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lemon is a versatile fruit which has several potential health benefits. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Supports Heart Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lemons are the best source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Research suggests that these two nutrients are beneficial for heart health and help prevent heart disease and stroke. However, certain fibres present in lemon can also help lower some risk factors for heart diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consuming lemon juice may help reduce high blood pressure. Moreover, lemon contains two plant compounds, hesperidin and diosmin, known to lower cholesterol ^{2<\/sup><\/a>. These factors suggest its positive effect for heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
2. Helps to Boost Immunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We all know that lemon is an immunity-boosting fruit as it contains a high amount of vitamin C and antioxidants. It helps to build the immune system and to fight against the germs that causes common cold and the flu. Patients are often advised to consume lemon cough drops when they are suffering from a throat infection. This is because lemons are naturally endowed with antibacterial properties which will lessen the bacterial effects and bring about relief ^{3<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>}
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