you’re free to slice thelemonsor use a citrus reamer or a juicer.
Many online sources claim that homemade lemon water provides health benefits and may help with weight loss.
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What Are the Health Benefits of Lemon Water?
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Measuring the benefits of lemon water can be challenging.
Hydration
Adequate water intake is vital for your body to function.
Human bodies are 5560% water.
It helps dissolve nutrients that the blood carries, and removing waste from the body helps.
No quality scientific studies show that adding lemon to water improves hydration.
Is Lemon Water Good for You?
Most healthcare providers agree that drinking water is good for you.
Heart failure, kidney disease, and other health conditions may require careful monitoring of your fluid intake.
Lemon Water Nutrition
Lemon water nutrition facts can vary.
Lemon varieties, sizes, and ripeness levels may affect your lemon water’s exact nutrition stats.
An average lemon weighs about 65 grams (or just over 2 ounces).
Including its peel, it contains:
Water contains no calories, fat, protein, or carbohydrates.
It can help dilute lemon juice’s tart or sour taste in your beverage.
Does Lemon Water Help You Lose Weight?
There are no quality studies that support lemon water as helpful forweight loss.
Reach out to a healthcare provider if you need helppursuing weight loss.
There is no scientific evidence to support this.
There have also been claims that lemon water “alkalinizes” the body (makes it less acidic).
Take any claims you read or hear about specific foods with caution.
Contact a healthcare provider if you have concerns about health conditions or what to eat.
Disadvantages of Drinking Lemon Water Daily
Lemon is a citrus fruit that many people can consume safely.
However, there are also some potential side effects or risks.
Medication Interactions
There are some known interactions between citrus juice and medications.
Dental Issues
Lemon juice contains citric acid, which can damage tooth enamel over time.
Drinking lemon water through a straw and rinsing with plain water afterward may help to offset these risks.
GERD
The citric acid in lemons can increaseacid refluxafter you consume them.
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