The repeated claim that lemons may be more effective than chemotherapy for cancer has gained tremendous traction on social media over several years! As early as 2011, this claim, which was still in English at the time, was making the rounds on the internet!

Fact check: Lemons are more effective against cancer than chemotherapy
| claim | Fact check |
|---|---|
| Lemons can destroy cancer cells and are 10,000 times more effective than chemotherapy. | Incorrect! There is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Lemons contain health-promoting substances, but their effect on cancer cells still requires detailed scientific study. |
| Lemons are a proven cure for all types of cancer. | Incorrect! The US National Cancer Institute (NCI) emphasizes that there is no evidence that lemons are an effective cure for all types of cancer. |
| Freezing and eating the whole lemon can kill cancer cells. | Incorrect! There is no solid scientific evidence to support this claim. It is strongly recommended that you seek medical advice. |
| Lemons have other health-promoting properties, such as their effectiveness against parasites and worms. | Misleading! While lemons have some health benefits, there is no specific evidence of their effectiveness against parasites and worms. |
| Lemons have an antidepressant effect and combat stress and nervous disorders. | Misleading! Lemons contain vitamins and minerals that can support overall health, but they are not a substitute for professional mental health treatment or medication. |
Although citrus fruits have some health-promoting properties, their claimed superior anticancer effectiveness has not been confirmed in human clinical trials. Experts around the world agree that there is currently no evidence that lemons are particularly effective against cancer.
The claims that come with bold statements like “The incredible benefit of lemons is their miraculous ability to destroy cancer cells!” It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy!” It is particularly popular on platforms such as Facebook. They promise that lemons are a proven cure for “all types of cancer” and that they “destroy the malignant cells of 12 types of cancer” . It is also claimed that lemons are also “effective against parasites and worms” . It is recommended to “freeze lemons and consume the whole fruit”
Lemons actually have some promising properties…
Lemons actually have some promising properties that may be related to cancer fighting. However, experts emphasize that no firm conclusions can be drawn about their effect on humans. There is no evidence that lemons are 10,000 times more effective than chemotherapy. Cancer experts Johanna Hök and Kathrin Wode told the AFP news agency that it was unclear where this claim came from. They confirmed:
“We cannot find any scientific evidence that lemons or any of their ingredients are more effective than chemotherapy.”
Johanna Hök and Kathrin Wode
The US National Cancer Institute (NCI) supports this statement and emphasizes that there is no evidence to support the claim that lemons are a proven cure for all types of cancer . Although there are studies on the effects of pectin and other substances found in lemons on cancer, there is agreement that further research is needed to assess their true effectiveness.
Conclusion: Despite the health-promoting properties of lemons, there is no scientific evidence that they fight cancer more effectively than chemotherapy. It is important to be aware that cancer is complex and treatment should be undertaken under medical supervision.
Source: AFP , National Cancer Institute
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