The lime began to be grown in Martinique in the 16th century. He is from the Arabian Peninsula. It is more acidic and more fragrant than yellow lemon. Despite these few differences, he works like the latter. We offer you a little overview of these virtues.

Health Benefits Of Lime


Whether it is to improve overall health, control your weight, or to combat various disorders, the qualities of lime can be very useful. What follows is a presentation of the properties that lime brings to our juices

Full of vitamins with lime

Lime, just like its cousin lemon yellow is rich in vitamin C, copper, iron and fiber. It also provides group B vitamins, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. It is a fruit low in carbohydrates, so it is not very energetic. In addition, it contains compounds that could, after studies, be interesting for health: flavonoids and limonoids.

The benefits of lime





Improved skin care

The lime juice components are excellent for the health of the skin, helping it stay soft and shiny. They also help prevent skin infections while reducing body odor.

Digestion improved

Flavonoids found in lemon juice stimulate the digestive system, increase the number of fluids and digestive acids in the gastrointestinal system. This helps to break down particularly difficult foods and absorb their nutrients.

Supports the cardiovascular system

The main flavonoid present in lime, hesperidin, has shown anti-cholesterol action. This helps support the cardiovascular system.

Antioxidant

Lime juice is a powerful antioxidant, and contains components that protect the structure of cells, fight free radicals and eliminate toxins from the body: all actions to promote a feeling of well-being general.

Improved immune system

Lime juice contains a large amount of vitamin C, which helps support and strengthens the immune system while supporting the central nervous system.

Good anti-inflammatory properties

Some disorders, such as arthritis, are caused by a buildup of uric acid. Excess uric acid is dissolved by citric acid present in lime juice and can be easily removed, reducing inflammation.

Helps prevent kidney stones

The citric acid of lime juice also has properties preventing the appearance of kidney stones.

Good for losing weight

The combination of low caloric intake, high nutritional values ​​, and powerful anti-oxidants make lime juice a perfect cleanser for the body, and a boost for those who want to control their weight.




Daily use of lime

Food

The interest of the lime can also be revealed in the food because it is admitted that increasing its consumption of fruits and vegetables makes it possible to fight against:

  • cardiovascular illnesses
  • diabetes
  • obesity

Note: avoid using lime along with antacid medications. Indeed, several citrus fruits increase the absorption of aluminum contained in antacids. Similarly, in cases of gastroesophageal reflux, peptic oesophagitis, and hiatal hernia, lime may irritate the mucous membranes.

Lime and green tea

It has been argued that adding lime to green tea enhances the benefits of green tea, especially in reducing the incidence of certain cancers. 

Although it has been shown that its concentration of vitamin C, fiber and minerals play a positive role in human health, further studies are needed to establish a more mature health profile and to confirm this potential. 

This is also true for other potential effects: anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory properties, reduced cardiovascular risks and lowering cholesterol. 

It also remains that its "booster" effect on green tea holds its promise, allowing better use of green tea catechins and thus a reduction in the risk of cancer, heart attack, and infarction.

Essential oil

From the zest of lime, we obtain an essential oil that allows:

  • Perfume and cleanse in cosmetics (fight against aging skin, relieve fatigue, etc.)
  • Calm nervousness or anxiety by diffusion or contact
  • Drain effectively
  • It has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and antiseptic properties.

Note: the essential oil of lime is fragile. It does not like heat or air and easily oxidizes. 

This essential oil, beneficial in many ways is however likely to be allergenic since it contains limonene and linalool. 

In addition, it is photo-sensitizing, so do not expose yourself after its application under penalty of irreversible brown spots. 

Attention: do not forget to respect the precautions of use of the essential oils especially with the pregnant women and the children.