Antioxidant Compounds and Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits are spread worldwide, grown across the globe and well- appreciated for their refreshing juice health benefits. This review aimed at investigating applied therapeutic uses of some citrus exploited in treatment several challenges as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, antimicrobial activities against cardiovascular diseases macular degeneration. abilities on benefits not far from rich bioactive compounds phytochemical contents such minerals, vitamins, flavonoids carotenoids. These phytochemicals may act antioxidants, boosting action protective enzymes liver, reverse lipid oxidation genetic material improve immune system. We reviewed literature antioxidant (namely, oranges, lime, lemon grapefruits) electronic database search obtaining information research studies reports. recommend more into varieties predominantly tropics.