Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil

Possible Side Effects

• As lime is an acidic fruit it should be consumed with cautions by individuals that have gastrointestinal irritations such as ulcers, erosive gastritis and more severe esophageal problems.

Quantity Recommendation

• The recommendation is to consume one or two lime per day. It can be consumed every day without problems. For patients with gastrointestinal irritations is important to avoid consuming the pure fruit while fasting. It is highly recommended always to consume lime diluted in water.

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Masters of Science in Nutrition Counseling · 18 years of experience · USA

Possible Side Effects

• Lime juice may cause pain and discomfort to an open cut in the mouth or on the fingers.
• The acidity of limes may cause heartburn or digestive issues in people with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Quantity Recommendation

• Limes can be part of a daily diet as long as they are tolerated in a person’s digestive system. Adding lime juice to water or squeezing the juice over tacos or soup are great ways to add lime.

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