11 reasons to drink lemon water

Rose May Pimentel in Health

May 27, 2020 • 2 min Read

Research shows that lemon water has many health benefits. Lemon has a high Vitamin C content and Vitamin C supports the immune system. Lemon water is simply placing slices of lemon in the water.

Here are some health benefits of drinking lemon water from Lifehack:

1. Gives your immune system a boost

Vitamin C is like our immune system’s jumper cables, and lemon juice is full of it. The level of vitamin C in your system is one of the first things to plummet when you’re stressed, which is why experts recommended popping extra vitamin C during, especially stressful days.

2. Excellent source of potassium

As already mentioned, lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function.

3. Aids digestion

Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract, but it also helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, burping and bloating.

4. Cleanses your system

It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver.

5. Freshens your breath

It helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, either hold off on brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before drinking it.

6. Keeps your skin blemish-free

The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance. Because it’s detoxifying your blood, it will maintain your skin’s radiance.

7. Helps you lose weight

Lemons contain pectin fiber, which assists in fighting hunger cravings.

8. Reduces inflammation

If you drink lemon water regularly, it will decrease the acidity in your body, which is where disease states occur. It removes uric acid in your joints, which is one of the main causes of inflammation.

9. Gives you an energy boost

Lemon juice provides your body with energy when it enters your digestive tract. It also helps reduce anxiety and depression. (Even the scent of lemons has a calming effect on your nervous system!)

10. Helps to cut out caffeine

Replacing your morning coffee with a cup of hot lemon water can do wonders. You will feel refreshed and no longer have to deal with that pesky afternoon crash. Your nerves will be thankful too.

11. Helps fight viral infections

Warm lemon water is the most effective way to diminish viral infections and their subsequent sore throats. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll simultaneously fight off the infection completely.

Add half of a freshly squeezed lemon to 8 ounces of cool, warm or hot water, enjoy the taste and the benefits!