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Lemons are a popular fruit that have intense, sour flavor. They are usually consumed with herbs and spices. The fruit is high in vitamin C, fiber and various beneficial plant compounds. Vitamin C is a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals. One lemon provides about 30 mg of vitamin C, which is over 50% of the recommended daily intake. Vitamin C in lemons may help reduce skin wrinkling, dry skin from aging, and damage from the sun. Drinking lemon water as a daily morning laxative can prevent constipation. Lemons prevent anemia. Though they do not contain much iron, they help the body absorb iron from other plant foods. The citric acid in lemons can prevent kidney stones. Citrate, a component of citric acid, makes urine less acidic and may even break up small stones. Studies say that people who eat citrus fruit have a lower risk of cancer.
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