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What are the benefits of lemon?
1, anti-aging: Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which has a strong antioxidant effect, and can effectively remove excess free radicals in the body and avoid free radical peroxidation, thus achieving the purpose of delaying aging;

2. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: Lemon is rich in vitamin C and vitamin P, which helps to enhance the elasticity and toughness of blood vessels, thus preventing cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and myocardial infarction;

3, spleen appetizing: the peel of lemon is rich in aromatic volatile components, which can promote fluid production and relieve summer heat, appetizing and strengthening the spleen. Generally speaking, summer heat and humidity are heavier, and many people will be depressed and have a bad appetite after long-term work or study. At this time, if you drink a glass of lemonade, the fresh sour taste will make people feel refreshed.

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Lemon is rich in vitamin C, sugar, calcium, vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid, quinic acid, citric acid, malic acid and other nutrients, and it is rich in potassium and low in sodium.