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Lime Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Fruit
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
32%
Calcium
2%
Iron
2%
Vitamin E
1%
Vitamin K
1%
Thiamin
1%
Riboflavin
1%
Niacin
1%
Vitamin B6
1%
Folate
1%
Pantothenic Acid
1%
Magnesium
1%
Phosphorus
1%
Potassium
2%
Copper
2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - N/A
Additional Contents
- limonene
- limonoids
- hesperidin
- naringenin
- beta-carotene
- citrus flavanones
- flavonol glycosides
- kaempferol-related molecules
Potential Health Benefits
- lower cancer risk
- antibiotic properties
- cell cycle support
- immunity boost
- increased detox activity
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Immune support from strenuous exercise.
- Acts as a compliment to a post-workout meal by promoting the detox of muscle wastes from the body.
- Can be used locally on the skin to help treat athletes foot and fungal spreading.
Glycemic Index Rank
32 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low for Fructose Sensitivity | equal to 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Limes are a discrete but powerful fruit that can add flavor to your meals and vitality to your health. They are known for their anti-bacterial properties and overall support for cellular function. With this in mind, adding limes to your diet can be very beneficial.
- Immunomodulatory Effect of Concentrated Lime Juice Extract
- Mexican Lime Juice and Apoptosis of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
- The Effect of Lime Powder Regimen on Urinary Risk Factors for Kidney Stones
- Plasma Vitamin C Modifies the Association Between Hypertension and Risk of Stroke
- The Role of Hesperidin, a Citrus Natural Bioflavonoid, as a Cancer Chemoprotective Agent
Vitamin C
Improves dietary iron absorption by reducing ferric iron to ferrous iron which can more easily cross the gut barrier. Vitamin C also helps regenerate vitamin E supplies within the body making it ideal for long term health.
Sources include: USDA
***All-Body Fitness takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided above. Please contact a medical doctor or a registered dietitian for nutrition advice.
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