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The claim

Sugar in lemonade restricts the body’s ability to absorb Vitamin C from lemon juice

Original publisher’s rating

Indeed! Glucose from sugar is readily absorbed by the body, blocking the absorption of vitamin C

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Sources and attribution

  1. [original] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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