The Health Benefits of Citrus

Check out these amazing health benefits of citrus!

Timestamps
0:00 Are citrus fruits good for you?
1:02 Nutrients in lemons and limes
1:25 Health benefits of citrus
2:18 Citrus for scurvy
4:30 Other citrus benefits

Today I want to cover the health benefits of citrus. Oranges and grapefruit contain too much sugar, so we’re going to focus on lemons and limes. Citrus fruits have a lot of phytonutrients, but we’re going to mainly talk about flavonoids.

One type of flavonoid is the bioflavonoid, which is a part of the vitamin C complex. It’s essential in supporting healthy gums. It’s important to get the majority of your vitamins from your food so that you get the whole vitamin complex.

For example, you get the whole vitamin C complex from citrus, rather than just the ascorbic acid you would get from a synthetic vitamin C supplement.

You can get phytonutrient benefits from citrus fruit and the leaves, roots, and flowers of the lemon and lime trees.

Nutrients in lemons and limes:
• Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Zinc

I wouldn’t depend on lemons and limes to get the vitamins and minerals you need. But they are a fantastic source of flavonoids.

Health benefits of citrus:
• Anticancer properties
• Antibacterial properties
• Antiviral properties
• Antifungal properties
• Antidiabetic properties
• Decreased CNS disorders
• Decreased formation of kidney stones
• Decreased risk of gout
• Citrus can potentially act as a diuretic
• Increased bile
• Increased peristalsis
• Citrus can help support the liver
• Citrus may help counter constipation

The vitamin C in citrus can also potentially help a person get rid of scurvy, which is a severe vitamin C deficiency. A few symptoms of scurvy are frequent infections, frequent colds, cracked lips, and cracked corners of the mouth. Spongy, bleeding gums is another big symptom of scurvy.

It’s important to keep in mind that when you consume sugar, you can’t absorb vitamin C. Smoking will also block vitamin C absorption.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand the amazing health benefits of citrus.

[rainbowcitizen]

I'm about to juice all my lemons and limes. I was just diagnosed with a mass in my breast. So I'm in the beginning stages. Made a mineral broth yesterday. To used during my fast. Wish me luck everyone.

[lizziemcdougall]

I have improved my health significantly by following the advice given by this channel. I eat a salad with greens, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery, seeds, and a LEMON vinaigrette every day for lunch. I love the learning that I receive from this channel--very detailed. Many thanks!

[jandreb]

I'm a smoker, for more than 10 years. Started exercising, eating smart and implementing intermittent fasting. I feel and look better than ever!!! I'm not promoting smoking, but don't stress if you're a smoker about the effects of smoking on your body, because that stress will contribute to the negative effects of smoking. I'm talking out of experience. I used to want to quit smoking badly, but failed due to stress. Since I made peace with it I feel bettet, mentally, emotionally and physically! Take care of yourself in other aspects in your life and you'll be just fine, I believe. I trust my body is strong enough to adapt and cope. I truly believe I don't have vitamin c deficiency. Again... I feel and look better than ever!

[AlexRamirez-fjdj]

I put lemon juice in my drinking water daily. Going to start buying fresh limes
And lemons to use in my meals.

[ghazimajzoub]

Hello Doctor, since my childhood I was eating almost all my foods with lemon . I also eat lemon . All my salads, tomato are seasoned with lemon and olive oil . Am 63 years old and feel good as general condition. Thank God for those blessings olive oil and lemon . Thanks for you Sir too.

[meixuelin]

I started drinking freshly squeeze lemons everyday last year during the pandemic and it helps a lot for me not to eat so much sweets. It suppresses the feeling of being hungry always and I dont feel sickly unlike before when I sneeze from time to time. All in all lemons do help me boost my immune system. Also, lemons do removes fats from the body along with proper exercise and good diet. Glad I was able to watch this video.

[andreaarias]

Haven't been doing Keto due to a senior- abuse situation I suffered recently. However, I'm 71 still working part-time, and applying a lot of what Dr. Berg teaches.

[cmscms]

I try to dink a cup of warm water and fresh lemon juice every morning. I have a huge lemon tree in my yard, I can pick fresh and use the same day or two.

[jenlairdgmail]

Don't forget to include the some of the skins if your lemons are organic. They have even more benefits than the juice. I Vitamix the whole lemon (cut up first) in water and pour the contents into ice cube trays. I put them in smoothies, make lemonade and salad dressings from them.

[joyalways]

I have been doing keto, not religiously, more of a high fat low carb lifestyle, for 8ish years. My problem is I totally lose my appetite in the summer. Feels like my body is very "primal" and extremely efficient. I tend to do powder and pills to compensate! This journey is fascinating! We don't yet understand the power of keto. Thks doc and Karen! Been following you for 17ish years!

[gulrehnah]

I'm using freshly scooezd limes for over a year now for uric acid and it helps I'm feeling better then before and not on medicine۔

[sahmed]

I love grapefruit and will choose this over antibiotics or meds any day

[pgbjayathilaka]

It's really beneficial and I'm taking lime every morning. It totally cured my kidney stone problem .

[sarasalam]

Hello doctor, I am a woman who suffers from fibrosis of the breast, and I told you earlier about this in someone else. Do not leave me, and I used to go to the doctors, they prescribed me painkillers, and I used to eat cabbage a lot, and after hearing your words, I stopped the cabbage. Here I am for a whole week. I do not suffer from pain. I work with your advice. I apply keto and intermittent fasting for about two years and I lost excess weight. Thank you very much, we benefit a lot from you, but you are the one who sows hope in the hearts of many. May the Lord bless you

[flamingpieherman]

Lately I've been drinking one cup of grapefruit juice at night before I go to bed. no extra sugars in it just just natural grape fruit juice. For some reason I feel a lot better and my skin looks better too

[irashams]

WE MUST TAKE CARE OF GREENS AND WE MUST GROW MORE GREENS!

[markrobby]

Since I started the Lemon routine - one lemon squeezed in a cup of warm water every morning for the past 7 yes, I never get sick again. Thanks for sharing Doc!

[livdouglas]

I use half fresh squeezed lemon 🍋
Teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil every morning on empty stomach
Thank you Dr Berg ♥️🙏🏽

[ferzinhaN]

Lemon water clears my skin from acne and cleans my digestive system.

[earthylove]

I wish there are more doctors like you. May God always bless you!