Limonene

What is limonene?

D-Limonene is a natural substance that is extracted from citrus fruits, with a smell and taste reminiscent of freshly squeezed lemon. With beneficial properties for the body, it is used to counteract anxiety, stress, depression, to stimulate the immune system, ulcers and gastric reflux.

It is rich in vitamin C favoring the absorption of iron. It is one of the best detox remedies, helping to improve digestion and relieve heartburn.

Limonene in the kitchen

It is advisable to include limonene in your daily diet due to its ability to block the acidity of gastric juices, and to help intestinal juice.

It can be used directly in the kitchen to renew your recipes for pastries, salads, fish, seafood, smoked.

It is also ideal to mix honey with a few drops of olive oil iO with limonene to alleviate problems derived from heartburn and/or gastric reflux.

Limonene Properties

Researches carried out so far have shown some beneficial effects of d-limonene against:

Heartburn, as it neutralizes gastric acid and optimizes the motility of the digestive tract.

Gallstones, because it has the characteristic of dissolving cholesterol, gallstones and obstructing their enlargement.

Cancer prevention, recent studies seem to indicate that limonene has anticancer effects.

More about limonene properties

1) Stimulates the immune system

Several scientific studies affirm that limonene positively affects our immune system, regulating and enhancing its functions.

2) Anti-depressant

Scientific studies confirm that limonene is a very effective natural antidepressant, as it helps restore homeostatic balance by repairing the immunosuppression that stress creates in our body.

3) Anxiolytic

Several studies indicate that limonene is effective in relieving anxiety and stress.

4) Anti-inflammatory

Some scientific studies suggest that limonene has anti-inflammatory properties and that it could be effective for the treatment of diseases such as asthma and colitis among others.

5) Anti-cancer

Some research indicates that limonene may have anti-cancer properties. There are studies that suggest that daily consumption of limonene can prevent the growth and proliferation of breast tumors. Other studies claim that limonene causes cell death of cancer cells in cases of lung and brain cancer.