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Key Lime

Smaller and more fragrant than a Persian lime, with comparable vitamin C and bright citric tartness.

Benefits

Key compounds

Vitamin Ccitric acidlimoneneflavonoidspotassium

May help with

Best for these goals

Immunityantioxidantgut health

How to use it

Juice for pie, drinks, and dressings; more aromatic and seedier than common limes

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

Acidic — can erode tooth enamel in excess; peel oil plus sun can cause a phototoxic skin rash
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