O lemon is a fruit widely used in food preparation. It is an essential component for many individuals and is practically used routinely.
There are many people who enjoy this fruit. It's true that the taste of it is sour and may offend some, but it couldn't be different. Lemon is sour because, among the various chemical substances present in it, two are in a relatively high amount: citric acid and ascorbic acid.
As the amount of acid surpasses other substances, the flavor that prevails in the fruit is sour. Remember that the amount of acid varies according to the type of lemon, and there are several different species, around 100.
One aspect that deserves to be highlighted is difference between lemon and lime. The amount of acid in lime is greater than in lemon. For this reason, lemon is milder in flavor than acid lime. However, in terms of chemical composition, they do not differ much. Therefore, this text covers the chemical characteristics of both limes and lemon.
See below a table with the main components of limes and lemons and some of their functions in the body:
Substance |
Functions in the body |
Calcium |
Required for chemical reactions |
Iron |
anemia prevention |
Potassium |
Prevents hypertension and stroke |
Phosphor |
Protects against osteoporosis |
Magnesium |
Helps in the formation of albumin and fights osteoporosis |
Sodium |
Nerve transmissions between neurons |
Zinc |
Good functioning of the immune system |
Citric acid |
Pneumonia Prevention |
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) |
powerful antioxidant |
Vitamin A |
Eyeball nutrition and protection against infections |
Vitamin B6 |
Prevents anemia |
B12 vitamin |
Blood cell formation |
Vitamin E |
Prevents cell deterioration |
As we can see in the table, the chemical composition of lemon is quite varied. For this reason, its consumption is essential. See some more of its benefits:
Helps fight cancer;
Reduction of fever;
Fights urinary tract dysfunction;
Diabetes prevention;
Regulates the bowel;
Fights infections in the intestine;
Keeps cells young;
Anti-hemorrhagic;
Anticoagulant.
It is important to emphasize that each individual has an organism that is different from the other, so it may happen that the consumption of this fruit causes some inconvenience for some. Thus, it is always important to have a medical follow-up so that we can take good care of our health.
By Me. Diogo Lopes Dias
