It is known that drinking water frequently is good for health.

But water has no taste, making it hard to drink. How about trying adding lemon to the water?

It has various positive effects on health.

◇Diet

Polyphenols and pectin found in lemons help prevent fat accumulation in the body and assist with dieting.

A research team at Oakland Children's Hospital in the United States found that among 173 overweight women, those who drank a lot of lemon water experienced greater reductions in weight and body fat compared to those who did not.

◇Skin Health

Lemon water is effective in preventing skin damage caused by aging. 

Lemon contains 53mg of vitamin C per 100g, which helps reduce skin wrinkles and dryness.

because it provides assistance. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition in the United States,

Citrus fruits like lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, and regular consumption has been shown to improve skin condition.

 

 

 

 

◇Toxin elimination

Polyphenols and pectin, antioxidant components found in lemons, are effective in eliminating toxins and waste products.

Lemons also contain a large amount of potassium, which promotes the excretion of sodium.

Additionally, lemons help stimulate bile production, remove toxins accumulated in the liver, enhance liver detoxification functions, and reduce fatigue.

◇Improvement of kidney disease

Lemon water helps prevent kidney stones.

Lemon's citric acid helps prevent kidney stones caused by calcium oxalate buildup.

Additionally, citrate, which is the citric acid component found in lemons, makes the urine less acidic and can also break down small-sized stones.

However, since lemons have a high acidity with a pH of 2 to 3, people with weak stomachs should avoid consuming lemon water.

Additionally, avoid drinking lemon water in the morning.

Drinking lemon water on an empty stomach can stimulate the stomach lining with the acidic components of lemon, potentially causing heartburn.

People with weak teeth should drink lemon water through a straw.

Because citric acid in lemon pulp can erode tooth enamel.