While most committed lemon-water fanatics will be zapping up some lemon rind in their water, it is still likely nowhere close to the volume of mice in a recent study who were eating pure water. (Even if you’re dedicated to adding a few drops of lemon to your daily diet, some recent research shows that the natural acid found in a natural lemon-heavy food can seriously corrode the enamel on your teeth.)
Many health experts today continue to endorse the use of citrus juice as part of a healthy diet. Some doctors even recommend it to patients who’ve had to take antibiotics and other medications due to infection or allergies.
There’s little evidence that any of these benefits are caused by the natural phytochemical that makes lemons such a good source of antioxidants. Studies show that they work best to prevent cancer when eaten in the context of other healthy foods like spinach, avocados, broccoli and cabbage.
Still, lemon extract has several other health advantages that are more difficult to measure in isolation. It seems to support a healthy immune system and boost circulation, which may make the cold and flu easier to fight.
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