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For those of you that love to drink lemonade here is one more reason to drink up - organic style. A new study researching lemonade made from organic lemons compared to non-organic lemons has found that organic lemonade offers ten times the amount of bioflavonoid antioxidants then their non-organic counterpart.

The study, conducted by Washington State University with support from The Organic Center, proves that organic citrus items, like lemons, limes, and grapefruits offer higher antioxidant support then non-organic. The study is one more positive step for antioxidants and the benefits that our bodies receive and also places a large importance on going organic.

And with the growing amount of positive reports over the past few years of antioxidants and their importance in support of a healthy body from smoother skin, a healthy heart, to all-around general better health, consumers continuously want to learn about how they can improve their health.

Bioflavonoids are offered in many forms - Quercetin, Hesperidin, Rutin, and Citrus - and most support health through strengthening our capillaries and connective tissue. The following is a small list of other support functions offered:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antihistaminic
• Antiviral agent

Read the study here.

Sources:
Study: Organic lemonade has 10x more antioxidants than regular, Environmental News Network
Bioflavonoid Uses and Information, NutraSanus

Tags: antioxidents, bioflavonoids, Health, lemonade, organic