Lemon is among the most popular citrus fruits and is known for its high content of vitamins and its benefits for proper digestion.
Lemon contains vitamin C, B, riboflavin, minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, as well as proteins and carbohydrates.
Lemon is an extremely effective "helper" of the immune system and is useful for colds, sore throats.
Citrus fruit is rich in flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
Consumption of lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey promotes weight loss.
According to research, the consumption of lemons helps prevent diabetes, constipation, high blood pressure, fever.
A study conducted by the American Urological Association shows that lemon juice has a beneficial effect on kidney stones.
According to other experts, the consumption of lemon juice with olive oil helps with gallstones.
Citrus has anti-inflammatory properties and is useful against arthritis and polyarthritis, according to a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases .
Lemon juice also helps with toothache.
A study shows that daily consumption of two cloves of garlic and a medium-sized lemon significantly increases the levels of vitamin C in the body and thus stops bleeding gums. The vitamin has antioxidant properties and improves the structure of blood vessels.
The juice is also used for skin problems such as acne and eczema. And rubbing a few drops into the hair after washing give the hair shine and volume.