The anticancer benefits of lemon

Environmental Health Watch NZ

There was a time we all had lemon trees in our back yards, our parents/grandparents did. I think they were far healthier, mind you no or less toxic sprays and less processed food back then. Time to get the citrus trees growing again.


(NaturalHealth365) Lemon is a tasty addition to foods and beverages and also a favorite aromatherapy scent. However, the benefits of lemongo beyond its citrus flavor and uplifting aroma. Lemons, especially the peels, can also bring tremendous anticancer benefits.

Lemon peels contain key compounds that bolster the immune system to more effectively fight cancer. Science is increasingly coming to the conclusion that natural phytonutrients found in plant-based foods can outperform chemotherapy – without harmful side effects.

D-limonene in lemon offers potent anticancer properties

The main compound in lemon that’s responsible for its anticancer effect is its naturally-occurring terpenes, in particular d-limonene. The benefits of d-limonene…

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