Lemon is a wonderful citrus fruit. Almost everyone has used or consumed this to cleanse the body. We give you a list of reasons why this fruit is just too good for you. Hence, the following:
1. It works wonders for the skin
Have you seen the signs of aging on your skin? Have you ever noticed those age spots coming out somewhere in your face? Or are you even suffering from oily skin that causes you to break out and these pimples/acne keep coming back to be popped out? Well, lemon gives the delightful treat your problematic skin seeks.
Lemons are known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties making it a natural cleansing agent. It also helps decrease or lessen the oil produced in the skin. It has antioxidant properties also that reduces the free radicals harming your skin. Thus, preventing further skin damage.
2. It cleanses you from the inside out
Lemons improve your digestive system. Simply add lemon in a glass or pitcher of warm water and drink. This prevents you from getting constipated and improves bowel movement. It also detoxifies the blood since it contains loads of antioxidants wherein it acts as a purifying agent of blood and remove toxins from it.
It also aids in preventing you from forming kidney stones since lemon stimulates the production of urinary citrates, a key chemical compound for the prevention of developing kidney stones.
3. It makes you feel good.
Lemons are mood boosters. It elevates energy levels when inhaled and decreases the moods of depression. It is so refreshing that you would love to smell its scent all the time. It is a natural reliever.
4. Naturally detoxifying
lemons dissolve uric acid and other toxins in the liver. Their high potassium content combats symptoms like constipation, headaches and appetite loss.
5. Improves circulation
Vitamin P (bioflavenoids that help Vitamin C perform its function) found in lemons is known to strengthen the blood vessels.
6. Keeps you regular
Lemon juice stimulates the liver to produce bile, which is an essential fat emulsifier (break down) stored in the gallbladder, and released into the small intestine in response to stimulation by fatty food. This essential function keeps everything moving on schedule.
7. B Complex Vitamins
Lemons are a good source of pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, and folates – essential B vitamins that the body doesn’t produce on its own.
When you experience headaches or fever, try infusing lemon with a warm tea and see how it works well in your body.
These are only 3 generalized reasons why lemon is too good for you. See it for yourself!
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