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Concentration of vitamin C in lime (approx. 30 mg/100 g) is lower than the concentration of vitamin C in lemon (between 40 and 50 mg/1oo g) - after USDA data.
no. But it does have a LOT of vitamin C, a good bit of potassium, and some calcium, iron, phosphorus, and fiber.
Lime in water is very healthy and tasty too. It adds a bit of vitamin C along with some flavor.
Scurvy is the name for a vitamin defficency disease- the vitamin missing is Vitamin C. Sailors in the British Navy were given lime juice, which has a high vitamin C content, and did not get scurvy. Which is how the British got the nickname "limies".
Lime or lime juice is a rich source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is known for its anti oxidant properties and also for building up the body immunity. There is no cure for herpes but a strong auto immune system will help to curtail herpes outbreaks. mediconweb.
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Vitamin C, also folic acid and a little potassium
The larges dose is in the peal. But the flesh and juice contains vitamin C as well.
Especially vitamin C and vitamin A; small quantities of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B-6, B-12, folate, E. The peel is more rich in vitamins.
Fruit juice <><><> That's right. Scurvy is caused by a shortage of Vitamin C in the diet. Fruit juice (lime, lemon, orange, apple, etc) is very high in Vitamin C.
yes a lime has 2 to 3 times as much vitamin C than oranges. --------- Concentration of vitamin C in limes (approx. 30 mg/100 g) is lower than the concentration of vitamin C in oranges (approx. 50 mg/1oo g) - after USDA data.