Why our lemons are good for you

Humans have been consuming lemons for health benefits for many years. But what do lemons really do for us, and what do they contain in them that helps aid us in so many things?

Lemons contain important vitamins and nutrients essential to helping your health. Some of these include vitamin B6, calcium, iron and magnesium. The most potent vitamin in lemons is vitamin C.

Consuming lemons helps in aiding many threats to the body. The properties within lemons help cure fever, infection and burns. These valuable vitamins and nutrients also help to reduce the risk of cancer, strokes and respiratory disorders. By breaking down these properties, it is easy to see what they help with.

Vitamin B6 is essential for a healthy metabolism. It helps with nerve and liver function, skin and eye health and additionally boosts your energy. Calcium in lemons helps strengthen and maintain good bone health. Iron aids in the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells all of which further assist in creating energy for the body.

Vitamin C helps to boost the immune system as there is a high concentrate of antioxidants.

The dose of citric acid found in lemon juice reduces the chance of kidney stones and ‘purifies’ your blood acting like a cleanser to your body, helping to dissolve calcium deposits.

Consuming lemons is an easy way of gaining many vitamins and nutrients. Have you got any healing remedies that include consuming melons? Let us know on our Facebook and Instagram pages.