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Lemons 🍋 for placental health during pregnancy🤰

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin which needs to be put into the system every single day through diet. Daily need of vitamin C of a pregnant woman is about 80-85 mg per day.

1 fresh lemon provides about 30 mg vitamin C which makes a major part of the whole required need. Remaining need gets fulfilled with balanced diet including pickles , fruits, salads, vegetables.

Vitamin C is the key component of collagen production. Collagen is a protein which provides structure to the tissues which develops vasculature of the placenta and fetal body.

The heath of placenta determines the health of the foetus and pregnancy outcomes. Poor placental health may land into risks like low birth weight , preterm delivery, growth retardation.

Besides this a glass of lemon water daily can ensure
✅Absorption of folic acid and non heme iron found in plant based foods.
✅Relieves bad breath
✅Improves skin complexion and texture
✅Provides hydration

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