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Limes are citrus fruits that are acidic and high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your body by preventing or reversing cell damage caused by free radicals, or potentially hazardous substances.
Limes contain potassium, vitamins A, B, C, and D, calcium, and magnesium. Eating limes or drinking its juice provides a number of health benefits, including aiding in the prevention of a variety of medical disorders.
1. Heart-related diseases
According to research, eating limes may reduce several heart disease risk factors.
It is high in vitamin C, which may help lower high blood pressure. We all know that high blood pressure is one of the measure causes of heart disease.
Eating Lime may also aid in the prevention of atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque accumulates in the arteries and causes them to narrow.
2. Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are solid mineral crystals that accumulate in the kidneys and are difficult to pass. They can form inside your kidneys if your urine is concentrated or contain traces of calcium in it
Citrus fruits, such as limes, contain a high concentration of citric acid, which can help prevent kidney stones by boosting citrate levels in the urine and binding stone-forming minerals.
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3. High glucose level
As an amazing wellspring of nutrient C, eating limes can be useful for individuals with diabetes, and others that want to prevent it.
It has a low glycemic index and can help influence how your body absorbs sugar into your circulatory system. As a result, you may have fewer glucose spikes.
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