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Will eating lemons burn fat?

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No: Lemons are a good source of vitamin c but do not specifically increase the fat metabolism rate. Lemons are largely used as a flavoring agent and to prevent oxidation in foods.

Dr Stanton agreed

Answered 8/18/2012

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