Facts about lime

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Provides antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds that help keep you healthy by defending your cells against molecules called free radicals. When there are high amounts of free radicals in your body, they can damage your cells. Research shows this type of damage is linked to serious health conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Limes contain antioxidants called flavonoids and limonoids. Studies suggest flavonoids may help decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes. Their anti-inflammatory effects may even help stop cancer cells from multiplying. Some research also suggests that limonoids can reduce cholesterol and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

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Limes most likely originated in Southeast Asia

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The use of limes was once a British military secret

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Limes have seemingly endless uses

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Limes are actually quite different from lemons

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Limes constantly mutate with other species

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Helps regulate blood sugar levels
Limes are low in carbohydrates. That means they aren’t likely to cause a spike in blood sugar, so they’re ideal for people with diabetes.

Limes are also a good source of vitamin C, and limited research suggests that vitamin C can help manage blood sugar levels in the morning and after meals. But we need more research to find out more about this possible effect.
Lime water makes a great substitute for sugary sodas. You can still enjoy a boost of citrus flavor while skipping the boost in your blood sugar. Plus, drinking lime water will help you stay hydrated, which also helps your body regulate its blood glucose levels.

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May improve skin texture
Regularly incorporating lime water into your diet might help reduce or prevent wrinkles. Limes contain lots of vitamin C, which is essential for making collagen. A skin care favorite, collagen is a protein that naturally firms and brightens skin.
A 2007 study that looked at more than 4,000 women found that those who ate more vitamin C experienced fewer wrinkles and dry skin issues. Other research suggests that vitamin C can help heal wounds faster and reduce skin inflammation.

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Might help prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones might be small, but they’re extremely painful. These small crystals form in your kidneys when there are high levels of minerals, like calcium, in your urine.
That’s where lime juice might help. Research shows that citrus fruits (including limes) are natural sources of dietary citrate, which can raise urine citrate levels and help prevent kidney stones from forming.
One 2014 study found that people who ate more citrus fruits had a much lower risk of developing kidney stones. And a 2014 research review noted that vitamin C and citric acid could help prevent or break up kidney stones.

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There are so many more kinds of limes than you would expect