 Now lemon peels are packed with high amounts of fiber, vitamin C, and provide 9% of the daily vitamin requirements of those and only 1 tablespoon. Additionally, it boasts a small amount of calcium, vitamin A, beta-carotene, folate, potassium, and magnesium. In fact, it has a whopping 10 times, that's 10 times, more vitamins than the actual lemon juice, hasn't it? That's impressive! It also has a compound known as D-limonene. Now this antioxidant gives lemon its characteristic aroma, and may in fact be the little baby that is responsible for a lot of its various health benefits. There is actually a large list of things that lemon peel can be used for, but specifically it's known to be highly effective against osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. Lemon peel is also great for various digestive and immune system problems, helping with a variety of gastrointestinal problems that include indigestion and constipation. It's also helpful for colds, flu, and even scurvy. Errr, there be no vitamin deficiencies here, matey. Errr. That's my hook. Now the bioflavonoids of lemon peels also help by strengthening the capillaries, which makes it a good remedy for high blood pressure, varicose veins, bloodshot eyes, phlebitis, and even hemorrhoids. And this is actually especially true when it's in a T. Now according to research by the University of Arizona, a lemon peel can actually help various types of skin cancer problems. And drinking lemon peel tea either on its own or with a green tea can help reduce the chance of skin cell carcinoma by up to 70%. Nutricianist Catherine Brookings says that some studies indicate that limonene and other flavonoids in lemon rind are directly linked to preventing the formation and spread of cancerous tumors, particularly cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and stomach. They are also good for acne, cellulite, dental abscesses, depression, diabetes, ear infections, fungus in your nails, gingivitis, heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, sore throats, tapeworms, tumors, urinary tract infections. And wrinkles. Woo, that's a lot of stuff. Side effects. Dun dun dun. Now lemon peels have been known to cause the following. Nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, migraines, heartburn and ulcers, teeth erosion, and aggravated canker sores. Another very interesting one is apparently it can cause sunburns. How's it cause sunburns? Here's how. Apparently lemon peels contain various chemicals that when induced to the sun can actually help break down skin cells. So skin cells are on, bam, sun, getting it. Now the main thing to consider as always is moderation. Just never overdo it. Now for instance, lemon peels are high in oxalates, which when they react to calcium will crystallize and help lead to kidney stones. So people suffering from gallbladder problems or kidney stones are actually advised to limit their consumption of foods rich in oxalates. Now the recommended daily limit is only 80 milligrams of oxalates per day. And lemon peel has 25 milligrams of oxalates in a teaspoon. Now that basically means that if you have three teaspoons of it, you're hitting your daily limit. So I don't know who's gonna have three teaspoons of lemon peel a day, but if you're that person, calm down. Chill it out, okay? Just a little bit less and your gallbladder will thank you for it. Alright friends, that is it for today. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them down in the comments down below. Until next time, you guys get on out there and have a wonderful tea day. The tea's gone. Why is the tea always gone?