5 health benefits of drinking lemon water

Lemon water is a refreshing, low-calorie drink made by mixing water with freshly squeezed lemon juice. It provides a convenient source of vitamin C and makes plain water more appealing, promoting better daily hydration.

Here are some other benefits it offers:

1. Helps with hydration

Lemon water can help you stay hydrated. Experts suggest choosing lemon water as a healthier option compared to sugary drinks. The body is made up of about 55%-60% water, and adequate water intake keeps it functioning well. Drinking water helps your body absorb nutrients and effectively eliminate waste.

2. Provides vitamin C

Adding lemon to your water can help ensure that your vitamin C intake reaches the recommended amount. On average, one lemon (about 56 grams) contains 34 milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for numerous bodily functions, including: scavenging free radicals, producing collagen, absorbing iron from food, and maintaining a strong immune system.

3. Prevents kidney stones

Studies suggest that adding lemon to water may help prevent or treat certain types of kidney stones. Citrate, a salt of citric acid, binds to calcium, helping to prevent kidney stones from forming.

4. Improves digestion

Some studies show that lemon water can help improve digestion. Lemons contain citrus flavanones, plant-based compounds that help reduce inflammation and improve gastrointestinal function. The citric acid in lemon juice can also increase the digestive juices that break down food in the stomach.

5. Increased metabolism

Some studies suggest that drinking water may help boost metabolism through thermogenesis, a process in which the body generates heat to increase its internal temperature. However, other research has found no evidence that drinking water burns significant calories or increases metabolism./ CNA

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