Eating a simple fruit - a lemon - can be the key to longevity, scientists admit. Rich in immunostimulating plant compounds and antioxidants, the product helps prevent many diseases that cut short a person's life.
The inclusion of lemons in the diet contributes to a long and healthy life - the opinion of experts on this was published by the Food News portal. A simple product combines vitamin C, folic acid and fiber in its composition - thanks to such a range of substances, it effectively reduces the level of "bad" LDL cholesterol in the blood, reduces the likelihood of suffering from heart diseases and stroke.
Another property that makes the fruit a product of longevity is its saturation with anti-cancer components. Lemons contain flavonols, a class of powerful plant compounds that suppress the activity of cancer cells. In particular, citrus fruits reduce the risk of esophageal cancer.
A large number of life-shortening diseases are caused by inflammatory processes in the body. Lemon lovers, according to research, can avoid such a problem.
"Antioxidants in lemons help reduce inflammation, protect against diseases caused by chronic inflammation, and accelerate the body's natural recovery," the researchers stated.
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