Lemon

Ats Fruit

Did you know that lemon, which we consume in lemonade to cool down in the summer and with linden to escape the flu in the winter, has many benefits for the body in addition to being a source of vitamin C? This fruit, which we consume to protect against flu or to increase our body resistance, is helpful in heart health, weight control and many other issues.

What are the benefits of lemon?

One piece contains 31 mg of vitamin C. This is 51 percent of the daily amount of vitamin C that should be taken. According to research, vitamin C prevents arteriosclerosis by stimulating the production of collagen, which provides elasticity to the tissues. Thanks to the antioxidants it contains, it reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by removing free radicals that accumulate in the vessels and cause blockage. Another substance that plays a role in protecting the heart is fiber. Lemon is also very rich in fiber. Thanks to these contents, it helps protect the heart and also helps balance the cholesterol level in the blood.