WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES OF CONSUMING LEMON PEELS? A REVIEW BY NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS

Expert opinion from Kenny Putri Kinasih

Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Indonesia

Lemon peel contains various vitamins and minerals such as cardboard, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium. Also, lemon peel contains antioxidants that can ward off free radicals. However, lemon peels are prone to contamination from dirt or pesticides. Therefore, washing the lemon thoroughly before using it in cooking is necessary.

Expert opinion from Yuyu Yatagawa

Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 1 years of experience · Japan

Lemon peel benefits from the presence of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and aids collagen synthesis. However, lemons are acidic and eating too much can stimulate the secretion of stomach acid, irritating the stomach and causing heartburn.

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

Lemon peel has numerous benefits including its high nutritional value including its high antioxidant properties, reducing oral cavities and improving heart health. There are no side effects of lemon peel, or not that have been reported as yet.

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