WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU DRINK

LEMON WATER
Lemon water is a popular folk medicine thought to promote weight loss, improve
digestion, and detox the body.
But, is it true?
How can a mixture so simple as water with lemon juice bring such health benefits to the
body?
To make it more potent, some people also add lemon rind, turmeric, honey or mint leaf
to the mix.
Some people even start their day with lemon water instead of coffee or tea.
Does it help?

Let's jump in and talk about 12 benefits of drinking lemon water

1. IT IS A RICH SOURCE OF VITAMIN C

Lemon is a citrus fruit, and as citrus fruits go, it is rich in vitamin C, the primary
antioxidant that helps protect our cells from the damaging effects of free radicals and
powers our immune system.
More than that, vitamin C also helps our body absorb iron, synthesize collagen, and
produce hormones.
Vitamin C is an important ally in preventing infections, dry skin, fatigue, insomnia or the
loosening of teeth.
So, by drinking lemon water every day, you get most of the benefits of lemon.
Squeezing a lemon into a glass of water will get you approximately 20% of the DV of
vitamin C.

2. IT HELPS WITH YOUR DIGESTION

You've probably heard already that drinking lemon water can help relieve constipation,
especially if you use lukewarm water to make it and drink it every morning.
But is it true?
Let's see what the studies say.
As part of a 2021 study, participants drank 300ml of lemon water before every meal for
4 weeks
The researchers examined stool samples from the participants to analyze how their
intestinal microbiota evolved during the test period.
The results were promising, showing that a pre-meal intake of lemon water can boost
peristalsis and help move food through the digestive tract more efficiently.
Moreover, lemons are rich in “pectin”, a soluble form of fiber that can have multiple
benefits on your health, improving your gut health and slowing the digestion of sugars,
and other starches.
While the results so far are promising, more studies are needed to say for sure that
lemon water aids digestion.
What you can do is drink one glass of lemon water every morning for 3 to 4 weeks and
analyze how you feel.
If you feel considerable benefits keep doing it.

3. IT HELPS YOU KEEP A FRESH BREATH

Do a little experiment.
Rub a lemon in your hands and you will see how it neutralizes any odor.
Lemons do have this fantastic property of removing foul smells.
You can apply the same principle to keep a fresh breath at all times.
So, make sure you drink a glass of lemon water before you go on your next romantic
date, it might increase your chances of success.
Now seriously you can try having a glass of lemon water after a meal rich in onions,
garlic, or fish.
It will help you feel better.
But is there a scientific fact behind this?
Well lemons can stimulate the production of saliva preventing a dry mouth.
What is more, the citric acid in the fruit can help break down the bacteria that induce
bad breath.
So, drink a glass of lemon water whenever you struggle with bad breath.
It can help you!

4. IT HELPS MAINTAIN THE MINERAL BALANCE IN THE BODY

Although lemons are acidic, lemon water is an alkaline solution that you can drink to
balance the effects of the acid-forming foods you eat.
When metabolized, lemon juice becomes alkaline and it helps rehydrate the body.
Lemon water is a highly hydrating drink.
You can use to replenish your body, especially if you spend lots of time in the gym and
lose essential minerals through perspiration.
It is believed that, lemon water is a more efficient hydration drink than plain water.
Plus, you also get the benefit of rebalancing the minerals in the body.

5. RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS AND FLAVONOIDS

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, one of the mightiest antioxidants out there.
But that's not all that lemons can do.
Besides vitamin C, they also contain flavonoids, plant compounds with potent anti-
inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Antioxidants and free radicals should keep a fair balance in the body.
Too many free radicals can lead to cell damage, which can cause a series of serious
conditions such as: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer.
Various studies have found a correlation between increased inflammation markers,
oxidative stress caused by free radicals and conditions such as: arthritis, diabetes,
autoimmune diseases or even cancer.
In a scientific review from 2019, the antioxidants and flavonoids from citrus fruits were
found to improve heart health and other conditions such as: insulin sensitivity, glucose
tolerance or fat metabolism.
6. MAY PREVENT KIDNEY STONES
Kidney stones are an accumulation of minerals that build up in the kidneys.
One of the most common forms of treatment is made of a compound called citrate.
This compound can stop calcium from binding with other minerals and form kidney
stones.
Preliminary research suggests that, lemon water can help treat kidney stones.
A study review from 2015, has shown that citrus fruits can increase the citrate levels in
the urine and may help prevent kidney stones.
In case you are already struggling with this condition water and lemon water can help
break up and flush out small kidney stones. But don't stop there.
You know you need to keep your body hydrated at all times to prevent any other
complications further down the road including kidney stones.
If you get rid of them once, it doesn't mean they won't come back.
If you drink enough water and lemon water daily, you will also flush out all the toxic
waste in the body, keeping it healthy and clean.

7. IT HYDRATES AND STRENGTHENS YOUR SKIN

Due to the vitamin C content in lemons, drinking lemon water may also boost collagen
production.
Collagen is the main structural protein that helps strengthen the skin and prevent any
damage from the effect of free radicals.
It will make your skin more elastic and shiny.
So, you will glow with joy and confidence.

8. MAY SUPPORT WEIGHT LOSS

We know, many people have been saying this and there might be some truth in them
saying it.
However, don't think that drinking lemon water will solve all your weight loss battles.
Weight loss is a difficult fight with yourself and your body, and it requires lots of
discipline and tough choices.
But let's see what science says about lemon water for weight loss.
First of all, adding lemon juice to your water will probably make drinking water less
boring.
So, you'll end up increasing your daily water intake, which is often recommended as
part of a weight- loss strategy.
Secondly, some studies show that lemon water can boost your metabolism, helping you
burn more calories.
Thirdly, lemons are rich in antioxidants, and research showed that the polyphenol
antioxidants found in lemons could significantly reduce the weight gain caused by a fat
diet in mice.
In one study from 2018, participants were instructed to drink water before eating.
Researchers found that drinking water before eating a meal, will significantly decrease
the amount of food you eat without negatively impacting satiation.
So, pre-meal lemon water consumption can be an effective trick to help you in your
weight loss journey!
9. IT CAN BOOST YOUR LIVER FUNCTION
When was the last time you thought about your liver and the hard work it does to keep
your body clean from toxins and waste.
Lemon water has a positive diuretic effect on the body, encouraging urination, and
increasing urine output.
So, drink more lemon water to help your liver flush out the toxins from your body by
improving enzyme function.
The citric acid in lemons supports the liver in dispersing harmful bacteria.

10. IT BOOSTS YOUR MOOD

Do you feel stressed, anxious, tense, like a big deadline is hanging over your head?
Take a deep breath and sip on a glass of lemon water.
There is a certain psychological benefit of drinking water.
First of all, it hydrates and detoxes your body, and can help you see things clearly.
Secondly, you get a chance to take your mind off whatever it is you're doing and enjoy
the sheer simplicity and brilliance of a glass of lemon water.
It's as simple as that, and it's not just speculation!
Research suggests that the combination of sour and sweet in lemons may trigger
endorphins and thus make us feel happier.
Besides, keeping hydrated is crucial to how well our brain functions.
So, you should never underestimate that glass of water or lemon water.
It might help you get the best idea ever.

11. PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT DOSE OF POTASSIUM

Lemons contain an essential dose of vitamins and nutrients, making them perfect for
brain function.
Moreover, they provide your body with potassium, an essential mineral for nerve-muscle
communication, waste, and blood pressure regulation.
The Daily Value for potassium is 4 700mg for adults and children aged 4 or older
From 100g of lemon, you get about 138mg of potassium.
It's not that much, but drinking lemon water will definitely bring you closer to achieving
the daily recommended dose.

12. IMPROVES HEART HEALTH

Take care of your hearts folks, drinking lemon water can get you closer to that goal.
Research suggests that, high vitamin C intake could reduce the risk of cardiovascular
diseases including stroke and coronary heart disease.
The antioxidant content of lemons can undo some of the damage done by oxidative
stress.
A large-scale study review, concluded that vitamin C deficiency could lead to a higher
risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
The actual studies are not enough to prove that the widespread use of vitamin C could
drastically reduce cardiovascular risk.
But they offer an optimistic assumption.
In the meantime, you should keep hydrated and active.
Adding a little bit of lemon juice to your water will spice things up, and you will also reap
some of the healthy benefits of lemons.
As you can see all sorts of good things could happen from drinking lemon water.
You should try it.

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