About Lemon Water
Lemon water is obtained from a small evergreen tree indigenous to Asia. The fruit of the lemon tree is ellipsoidal yellow and is used for various purposes of which lemon water is one of them. Since the lemon juice can be hard on the enamel of your teeth, it’s common to dilute it with water of any temperature (preferably warm).We are now going to examine the various health benefits of lemon water.
Health Benefit 1: Boost Body’s Immunity
Lemon water is rich in Vitamin C. The vitamin is analogous to the jumper cables to your body: it raises the immunity level after a bout of stress.
Health Benefit 2: Rich in potassium.
The potassium in the lemon water is useful in the heart, brain as well as nervous system.
Health Benefit 3: Assist in Digestion.
Apart from assisting in digestion and removal of toxins, lemon water offers relief from bloating, burping and indigestion, to name but a few problems of the digestive tract.
Health benefit 4: Detoxification
Lemon water aids in the elimination of toxins in the body by promoting the functions of the liver as well as body enzymes.
Health benefit 5: Mouth Health
The citric acid in fruits can erode enamel hence causing problems such as toothache and gingivitis. Lemon water assists in relieving the pain that results from the action of this acid.
Health Benefit 6: Skin health
Lemon acid assists in reducing wrinkles and blemishes from the skin due to its anti-oxidant properties. In addition, it helps deal with scars and age spots, not to mention it gives the skin a radiant look owing to its detoxifying qualities.
Health Benefit 7: Aids in weight Management
Pectin fiber in lemon water aids in cutting down cravings for food. This is because the fiber gives you a feeling of satiety for long periods. As a result, you eat less and reduce weight.
Health Benefit 8: Lowers Inflammation.
Diseases usually thrive in the body in acidic environment. Lemon water lowers this acidity as well as assists in the removal of uric acid in the joints. This acid is responsible for inflammation among other painful conditions such as gout.
Health benefit 9: Source of energy
Lemon juice offers relief from anxiety and depression and also gives off energy when it finds its way into the digestive tract.
Health Benefit 10: Reduces caffeine Addiction
If you are a caffeine addict, lemon water is the perfect replacement. Lemon juice refreshes and invigorates the body, getting rid of the symptoms of caffeine in the body.
Health Benefit 11: Combats Helps viral infections.
The sore throats and viral infections we experience from time to time are best fought by lemon juice as it improves the immune system. This helps in warding off the infections.
Health Benefit 12:Anti-cancer Properties
Lemon water contains Limonoid glycosides, flavonoid compound present in lemons.The compound has been found to have anti-carcinogenic properties.
Health benefit 13: Liver Health
Lemon water promotes liver health by assisting it to produce more bile for the digestion of fat
Health benefit 14: Healthy Mucous Membrane
By decreasing the quantity of mucus and phlegm produced in the body, lemon water assists in maintaining a healthy mucous membrane.
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