Just about everyone has heard of lemon water before, but lime water is just as good, and the benefits may outweigh that of lemon water.

Limes are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C and provide calcium, iron, potassium and fiber. You can use them for a lime water detox that flushes toxins out of the body, as part of your skin care routine and as a method to prevent disease. Here are a few benefits of consuming lime water:

Boosts Immunity

Limes are high in vitamin C, including more than one-third of our recommended daily dose in just one lime. Vitamin C supports protection against pathogens and promotes oxidant scavenging. It plays a role in killing microbes and fighting infections, improving respiratory conditions, and reducing inflammation.

Rich in Antioxidants

Citrus fruits like lime are loaded in antioxidants that protect the body from free radical damage that can harm cells and cause disease. We know that the rates of oxidative stress in the U.S. are very high, which is a direct result of the Western lifestyle, so adding antioxidant foods to your diet is so important. Limes contain a concentrated dose of antioxidants and beneficial compounds, including flavonoids and limonoids.

Keeps Skin Healthy

A study published in Food Chemistry, says that citrus juices have an anti-aging effect because of their antioxidant content and ability to prevent oxidative stress-induced premature aging. Adding lime water to your diet may help reduce wrinkle formation and the negative effects of ultraviolet light exposure.