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Vitamin C
26.1 mg · 29% DV target
Lime juice is a sharp, fragrant citrus acid that works by the squeeze, lifting everything from guacamole to cocktails to curries.
In a crossover trial of healthy adults, fresh lime juice did not significantly raise urinary pH (how alkaline urine is), unlike potassium citrate, a supplement used in kidney stone prevention. It looks better as a helper than a replacement.
Reviews link lemon and lime fruit or juice to higher urinary citrate (a urine compound relevant to kidney stone risk) and to relief of oxidative stress (cell damage caused by reactive molecules).
Lime juice's flavonoids (plant compounds) and vitamin C are reported to give it antioxidant activity, though lab activity doesn't automatically mean the same effect in your body.
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
26.1 mg · 29% DV target
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Freshly squeezed juice; flavour fades quickly
Bottled juice, once opened
Researchers have developed a low-calorie, high-fibre prebiotic drink built on a lime juice base.