7 Benefits of Lemon Water for the Body

Some people began to diligently consume lemon water and a stock of drinks brought during the move. Behind the sour taste, lemon water has properties that make you healthier.

Since long, lemon is believed to be a source of vitamin C that also functions as an antioxidant. In addition to increasing endurance, also believed to prevent kidney stones.

Here are 7 benefits of lemon juice for your body:

1. Helps to improve hydration

Lemon water is not directly beneficial for hydration. Water is the best drink for hydration, but some people do not like the taste. Well, by adding lemon will increase the taste of water that can help you will drink more.

2. Good source of vitamin C

Vitamin C can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessels) and stroke, as well as lower blood pressure. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 1/4 cup of lemon juice provides about 23.6 grams of vitamin C.

3. Reduce wrinkles on the skin

Vitamin C found in lemons can help reduce wrinkles on the skin. A study published in the American Society for Clinical Nutrition concluded that people who consume more vitamin C have less risk for wrinkled and dry skin.

4. Lose weight

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition shows that the antioxidant polyphenols found in lemons significantly reduce weight gain.

5. Helps digestion

Some people drink lemon juice as a laxative every morning to help prevent constipation. So also with lemon, lemon acid flavor helps stimulate and launch the digestive system, allowing you to digest food easily and help prevent the buildup of toxins.

6.Evible breath

Have you ever rubbed lemons into your hands to remove a strong odor? It was considered to neutralize the odor. Lemon is thought to stimulate saliva and water helps prevent dry mouth. The dry mouth that makes bad breath is caused by the growth of excess bacteria.

7. Helps prevent kidney stones

Citric acid in lemon can help prevent calcium kidney stones. UW Health recommends increasing the intake of citric acid to reduce your risk of kidney stones. In 1/2 cup lemon juice provides the amount of citric acid.

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