lemon

lemon is a small evergreen tree that is native to asia its fruit is the most in demand citrus fruit in the world for its culinary and non culinary purposes lemon juice is and extract from the lemon tress ellipsoidal yellow fruit its unique sour taste makes it a main ingedients in drinks and food excellent source of vitamin c the heart blood and blood vessls inhibits cholesterol deposits in the arteries helps in the formation of both red and white blood cells reduces risk for atherosclerosis prevents iron deficiency anemia lowers blood sugar immunity promotes the body's natural defenses prevents scurvy gingivitis stonmatitis and inflamation of the tongue fights against germs that cause respiratory tract infection cancer prevention detoxifies the body carcinogens or cancer causing compounds scavenges free radicals that damage cells metabolizing proteins and carbohydrates for energy increasing urine excretion maintaining the health of nerve and muscle cells increasing levels of liver enzymes lemons that are left unrefrigerated for long period of time are susceptible to molds lemon peel oil may cause contact dermatitis to those who suck lemon sucking r eating lemons daily can erode enamel juiced, use as garnish, used as flavoring, cooked with main dises canned botttled baked added to medicines candied