Lemons are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and minerals.
Eating 1 to 2 lemons a day is very beneficial to health.
Lemon tastes very sour, and lemon contains a lot of organic acid and citric acid. Lemon is very acidic. Eating too much lemon will corrode tooth enamel significantly and cause dental problems such as tooth sensitivity and getting prone to tooth decay and tooth nerve degeneration.
In addition, lemon can cause excessive secretion of gastric acid, which can damage the gastric mucosa and cause symptoms such as stomach pain and bloating.
The recommendation is to start your day with few drops of lemon in warm water and drinking it first thing in the morning if tolerable. This has tremendous cleansing benefits. In addition:
- It reduces inflammation.
- Decreases acidity in your body and removes uric acid From joints.
- It enhances enzyme function.
- Stimulates your liver and activates bile flow which helps.
Emulsify and flush out fat soluble toxins.
- Keeps the body hydrated.
- Vitamin C helps to protect cells from damage. It also Supports production of collagen, which helps wound Healing.
If you experience any symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal problems you should consult your doctor before drinking lemon water.
To your optimal health.
Dr. Maryam Safai
