Author: Dean Rouseberg
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August 08, 2022
In this article, learn more about Lemon Juice. Lemon juice - composition and useful properties.
Lemon is a unique citrus fruit, extremely valuable, rich in many nutrients, vitamins (C, E, PP, group B) and minerals (potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, phosphorus, manganese, fluorine, boron, molybdenum, sulfur, chlorine).
Lemon juice increases performance and maintains mental balance, so it is recommended for students before exams, for business people before important meetings, for speakers before public appearances or simply to improve concentration, memory and brain activity.
Vitamin C in citrus juice is so abundant that the liquid is usually used as a prophylaxis and in the treatment of colds and infections. One fruit contains 1/3 of the required daily amount of vitamin C per person.
If you drink a glass of juice diluted with hot water every morning, the complexion will improve, the figure will become slender, as toxins and toxins are removed from the body.
Citrus liquid has pronounced antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It is indicated for atherosclerosis because it contributes to the elasticity of blood vessels, helps regulate improper metabolism, is useful in kidney and gastrointestinal diseases. In addition, it is a prophylaxis against stroke and heart attack, normalizes blood pressure.
Gargles with juice diluted with warm water have a beneficial effect on sore throats (sore throats, pharyngitis), as they kill pathogenic bacteria.
The combination of lemon juice with garlic relieves bronchial asthma. To make such a remedy, it is necessary to grind 5 lemons and 2 heads of garlic, which are poured with a liter of chilled boiled water and left to stand for 5 days. The infusion is filtered and taken 1 tablespoon before meals.
Brushing your teeth will be more effective if lemon juice is added to the water - this will provide prevention against caries.
Kidney and bladder stones also respond well to lemon juice, and for this purpose it is combined with beet , carrot and cucumber juices .
Regular use of citrus liquid prevents the accumulation of uric acid in the body. This is important because its excess in the body can lead to various chronic diseases (rheumatism, gout, the formation of stones in the bladder and kidneys, anemia, diabetes, obesity, skin problems and diseases of the central nervous system).
Lemon juice fights hypovitaminosis, is also used for cosmetic purposes to whiten pigment spots and freckles, to shrink pores. In combination with olive oil helps to erase fine wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones, the skin becomes smooth and fresh.
Rubbing rough elbows, heels and knees with a slice of lemon makes them soft. Rubbing lemon peel into the nails strengthens them and gives them a healthy look.
Citrus juice can also be used as a handy deodorant. First the skin is washed, then the liquid is applied on it. This way there will be no unpleasant smell of sweat. The procedure should not be done often because skin irritation may occur.