7 Top Health Benefits of Lemon

Basically everyone heard many things about lemon, We all are using it from many years, we all have this in our houses, but do you ever think about it that how much it may be beneficial for us and in which manner we can use it.

So now let's get started and know all worth of it..

The juice of lemon is about 60% citric acid which gives it a sour taste.

The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks & foods.

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Lemon contains high amount of calcium, magnesium, vitamin-C and potassium. It also contains of vitamin-A and iron.

Lemons were first known to be effective in treating scurvy disease. 

Lemon have strong antibacterial, antiviral and immune boosting properties, they are also used in a variety of weight loss programs due to being an excellent digestive aid and liver cleanser.

Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds including limonene, studies has shown that the limonene oil extracted from lemon rinds slows and halts the growth of cancer tumors.

Although these health benefits are common knowledge we are gonna discussing 7 top health benefits of Lemon-

(1) Lowers Blood Pressure

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Lemon help keep blood vessels soft and flexible and by removing any firmness high blood pressure will be reduced.

When a lemon is consumed regularly there is less chance of heart failure due to its invaluable Vitamin-B content.

Those having high bloodpressure should drink fresh lemon water several times a day.

It's a good idea to drink one glass of warm lemon water early in the morning an empty stomach, this will eventually stabilize your BP and should be a part of your daily regimen.

(2) Natural Treatment for Acne

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As we all know lemon contain citric acid and citric acid can be effective in treating acne.

The vitamin-C found in citrus fruits is vital for healthy glowing skin while it's alkaline nature kills different types of bacteria knows to cause acne.

Lemon contain antibacterial and antimicrobial properties fight bacterial causing acne.

When use topically lemon act as a chemical exfoliant which removes the dead cells that clogs pores thus causing skin infection and irritation.

It also acts as a natural chemical peel that eliminates excess oils from the skin which will leave your face feeling fresh smooth and clean.

(3) Restores pH Balance

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Lemons are one of the most alkalizing food for the body, sure they are acidic on their own but once inside our bodies they are alkaline.

This is due to the citric acid creating an alkaline state instead of an acid state inside the body.

Once metabolized the citric acid and ascorbic acid found in lemons are easily metabolized within the digestive system.

Thus, allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood disease can only occur when the body's pH level is acidic, drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body that's elevating our blood to the required pH alkaline state of 7.4.

(4) Helps in Weight Loss

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Lemons are high in pectin fiber which helps fight hunger cravings, studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster.

Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning helps elevate your metabolism.

Lemon juice contains two ingredients that are associated with maintaining a healthy weight-

First is Vitamin-C and studies have shown that people who consume more vit-C loss weight more then people who are low in vit-C.

Second is Pectin fiber, which is a soluble fiber that turns into a gel when mixed with water, as pectin absorbs moisture it fills your stomach which creates the sensation of feeling full and making it easier to eat less.

(5) Eliminate the appearance of Varicose Veins

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You can get rid of varicose veins naturally, no laser needed with the right combination of lemon oil and olive oil, you can promote blood flow and get rid of the blood clots causing varicose veins.

Lemon oil has vessel strengthening properties that can help fight varicose and spider veins.

Lemon can act as a circulatory tonic as they have strengthening, tightening and anti-inflammatory effects on vein walls it can even reduce the occurrence of varicose veins which makes it a must have remedy for reversing this condition.

(6) Natural Remedy for Asthma

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The vitamin-C found in lemon juice plays two important roles in combating breathing problems, first it strengthens the immune system of the body and second it works as an antioxidant and fights the harmful allergens during bounce of Asthma.

When there's insufficient oxygen and difficulty in breathing such as mountain climbing, lemons are very helpful.

Lemons help Asthma sufferers become more resistant to external factors that trigger an Asthma attack.

It may also help keep the lungs feeling stronger and more efficient a breathing easier due to its antioxidant properties. 

Lemon juice is also a antiseptic which kills those bacteria in the body that can cause a buildup of mucus which can also bring on an Asthma attack.

(7) Improves Digestion

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One of the biggest benefits of squeezing lemons into warm water and drinking it on a empty stomach first thing in the morning in digestive recovery.

Drinking warm lemon water upon rising in the morning cleanses out the digestive system and rehydrates the body.

Citrus flavonoids also believed to be responsible for lemons traditional use as a digestive tonic.

Lemon juice is traditionally understood to support hydrochloric acid in the stomach further improving the digestive system.

Level of high vitamin-C has associated with reduced risk of peptic ulcers and lemons are packed with them.

Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract it also helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heart burn, burping and bloating.