18 Reasons Why You Should Drink Lemon Water in the Morning - Health Benefits of Lemon - 2
10.
Alkalize the body
Despite the citric acid content of
lemons, their increased mineral content provides an alkalizing effect to the
body.
The acid content of the ingested food
does not determine whether it has an acidic or alkaline effect on the body. The
way the food is metabolized leads to its effect.
11.
Bad breath, Body odor
In order to reduce the occurrences of
bad breath, drink lemon juice in warm water immediately after waking up in the
morning. Since lemon juice has antioxidant and antibiotic properties, it may
help decrease body odor gradually.
12. Gives your immune system a boost.
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and its
levels dramatically drop in our body when we are facing any kind of stress.
Hence, it is recommended that one should supplement their diet with vitamin C
tablets when one is stressed.
13. Reduces mucus and
phlegm
Drinking lemon juice diluted in water
every morning is said to reduce the amount of phlegm and mucus produced by the
body.
14. Anti-cancer
compounds
Lemons contain a type of flavonoid
called limonoid glucosides, which has been found to have anti-cancer
properties. It has also been observed that the anti-cancer effect of these
substances remains in the body for much longer than other natural anti-cancer
substances.
15. Reduces inflammation.
Diseased states occur if the body
becomes too acidic. By drinking lemon juice dissolved in water regularly, the
acidity of the body can be reduced. It also prevents the accumulation of uric
acid in the joints, which is one of the major causes of inflammation.
17. Respiratory
problems
Consumption of lemon juice diluted in
water is used to treat infections of the chest and minor cough. For people with
asthma and allergies, drinking lemon water is the most effective treatment.
18. Promotes healing
Lemons are rich in vitamin C or ascorbic
acid. This substance encourages wound healing. It is also necessary to maintain
healthy bones, cartilage, and connective tissue.
