Lemons are a good source of vitamin C. One peeled lemon provides about 53 mg of vitamin C. Which is almost 60% of the reference daily intake (RDI) food.
Research shows that eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke สมัคร UFABET
However, vitamin C is not the only vitamin thought to be good for the heart. The fiber compounds in the pith (white exterior) of lemon could also lower some risk factors for heart disease.
Help manage weight
Lemons are often promoted as a weight loss food, and there are a few theories as to why this is.
A 2021 study found that the soluble pectin fiber in them expands in your stomach, which may help you feel full for longer.
That said, not many people eat lemons whole. And because lemon juice contains no pectin, lemon juice drinks will not promote fullness in the same way.
It is a popular belief that drinking hot water with lemon will help you lose weight.
However, there is no research that supports this.
Prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are small lumps that form when waste products crystallize and build up in your kidneys. They are quite common, and people who get them often get them repeatedly.
Citric acid may help prevent kidney stones by increasing urine volume and increasing urine pH. Creating a less favorable environment for kidney stone formation.
Just a half cup (4 ounces or 125 ml) of lemon juice daily may provide enough citric acid to help prevent stone formation in people who have already had them.
However, more well-conducted studies are still needed to confirm whether lemon juice affects kidney stone formation.