🍋 Lemon
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Rutaceae (citrus family) |
|---|---|
| Season | Year-round |
| Best for | Vitamin C boost & iron absorption; Digestion & nausea relief (smell + sour); Kidney stone prevention (citrate); Hydration (lemon water); Fever (soothing warm lemon-honey drink) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 lemon ≈ 31mg
- Citrate (citric acid)
- Small amounts of B6, potassium, folate
🧭 Best used for
- Vitamin C boost & iron absorption
- Digestion & nausea relief (smell + sour)
- Kidney stone prevention (citrate)
- Hydration (lemon water)
- Fever (soothing warm lemon-honey drink)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Fever & Infection guide · Immunity & Colds guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Very helpful: lemon water eases nausea (especially morning sickness — smell the peel or sip), and C boosts iron. Acid reflux sufferers: use sparingly.
⚠️ Safety: Acid erodes tooth enamel — drink lemon water through a straw; rinse after.
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