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Is Taking Lemon Juice Harmful For Heart?

dear dr. prabhakar i was passed through ngoplasty before 8 months, im taking medicine regularly. m being unable to do exercise or walk. im taking hot water with lemon and honey that has been improving my cholesteorel. i heard that lemon is harmful for heart patient. is it true or i can continue that i taking. i would glad getting ur suggestion. thank you yours sincerely bipin pokharel kathmandu, nepal
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Fri, 4 Jul 2014 Answered on
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Hello,
There is no truth in this statement.
Lemon has good amount VIT C and potassium.
In fact it is good for the heart as it contains potassium.
You can keep taking lemon.
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Is Taking Lemon Juice Harmful For Heart?

Hello, There is no truth in this statement. Lemon has good amount VIT C and potassium. In fact it is good for the heart as it contains potassium. You can keep taking lemon. Thanks