D-limonene is an antioxidant found in lemons as well as other citrus fruits. D-limonene is also found in high amounts in quality essential oils, specifically essential oils derived from the rind of citrus fruits. This amazing nutrient has a long list of benefits, and we’ll go over some of them now.

The many benefits of d-limonene include antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the ability to mildly suppress appetite – making it useful for anyone looking to reduce calories and lose weight.

D-Limonene has shown the ability to be anti-carcinogenic and help combat tumor growth! More than 50 clinical studies have shown it’s ability to combat tumor growth! With cancer rates on the rise, d-limonene is a natural, relatively cheap, not to mention tasty nutrient that everyone should incorporate into their diet.

This antioxidant is also very cleansing to the liver. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease which is characterized by a build up of fat in the liver, is on the rise and now more common than Alcoholic Liver Disease! It is now being estimated that half of all Americans have non alcoholic fatty liver disease and thankfully, d-limonene has been shown to reduce the buildup of fat in the liver. If your liver is not functioning optimally, nothing in your body will function optimally! 

D-Limonene is also very supportive to the heart. This agent has shown the ability to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure! These are extremely important findings considering how cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.

With all of these impressive findings on d-limonene coming to light, you can now find d-limonene supplements in a powdered form, often times in capsules. Intuition tells us that us that essential oils that are cold pressed from the rind of the fruit will be far superior as less processing will be involved and essential oils are far more potent that any dehydrated powder. 

Any Young Living essential oil that comes in a "Vitality" label is safe for ingestion. The essential oils of lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, tangerine and other citrus fruits contain extremely high levels of d-dLimonene and many other health supporting compounds. Adding a drop or two of these delicious, “vitality” labled oils in your water is an easy way to incorporate more of this antioxidant into your diet while also making your water taste great! We love to do this with sparkling water!

As always, make sure the essential oils in your home are 100% pure, therapeutic grade oils without additives or fillers! 

Thank you for reading!

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Written by Will Evans

*This information includes ideas and suggestions that is educational in nature, and is provided only as general information. We are not medical professionals; and our advice should not be looked upon as medical treatment plans. This information does not represent the views or opinions of Young Living.*

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