Jan 3, 2024, 03:56 PM IST

Health benefits of drinking lemon water

Ritik Raj

Lemon acid helps digest food. Stomach acid decreases with age. Lemon water adds more acid.

Aids digestion

We need more water. Lemon water is good for starting the day. 

Keeps you hydrated

Lemon water reduces drink calories, boosts hydration and metabolism, and fills you up.

Weight loss friendly

Lemons have phytonutrients that fight diseases. They stop cell damage from oxidation, like rust.

Protects against oxidation

Adding half a lemon to water gives 6 calories and vitamin C. Vitamin C protects and heals cells.

Boosts vitamin C

Potassium is essential for your body. It helps nerves and muscles talk, moves things in and out of cells, and controls blood pressure. Eat fruits and vegetables for potassium.

Increases potassium levels

Lemon water gives urinary citrate to stop stones. More fluids keep you hydrated and prevent stones.

Prevents kidney stones

This content, including advice, gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion.