![]() The more citric acid in your urine, the more protected you may be from forming new kidney stones. Those with the highest vitamin C levels in their plasma had even more reduced rates of heart disease.Īccording to University of Wisconsin Health, citric acid, which is found in grapefruit, may deter stone formation and also break up small stones that are forming. A 2015 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looked at more than 100,000 people and found that those who ate the most fruits and vegetables had a 15 percent lower risk of developing heart disease. Vitamin C is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, said Rumsey. Vitamin C helps also protect leukocytes, which produces antiviral substances. According to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, vitamin C stimulates the production of white blood cells and may protect the integrity of immune cells. "Vitamin C is plays a role in immunity and helps neutralize free radicals in our body," said Rumsey. ![]() Nutrition Facts Grapefruit, raw red or pink Serving size: 1/2 fruit (3-3/4" dia)(123 g) Calories 52 Calories from Fat 1 *Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Īccording to the George Mateljan Foundation's World’s Healthiest Foods website, half a medium-size grapefruit provides 59 percent of your daily vitamin C needs.
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