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Citrus fruits

Moderate evidence

Active compounds

FlavonoïdesLimonènesVitamine C

Targeted cancers

stomachcolonbreast

Anti-cancer actions

  • ✦Flavonoids inhibit cancer cell growth
  • ✦Limonenes have anti-tumor properties
  • ✦The peel of organic citrus fruits is particularly rich in flavonoids

How to prepare it

Oranges, mandarins (including zest if organic), lemons, grapefruits. Organic mandarin peel can be grated into dishes.

Recommended dosage

1 to 2 per day.

⚗️ Food synergies

These foods potentiate the effects of Citrus fruits

🍓Strawberries, raspberries & blackberries🍵Green Tea

🍳 Recipes with Citrus fruits

🥗Kale, apple, walnut and turmeric salad🍵Green tea, ginger and organic lemon infusion

Scientific sources

  • —Studies on citrus flavonoids and cell inhibition