9 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Lemon | Weight loss, Kidney Stones & Many More [TXVWp45bgAj]

9 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Lemon | Weight loss, Kidney Stones & Many More [TXVWp45bgAj]

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9 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Lemon| Weight loss, Kidney Stones, Infection, Anemia and Many More Here's the thing guys, a big glass of lemon water can do wonders for your body. So if life is giving you lemons, make some lemonade and drink it every morning! Lemons are crazy rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, fibers and antioxidants. Whether you're having a bad flu or you're planning to lose some of that stubborn belly fat, lemon is out to rescue! That being said, here are 9 science-backed health benefits of lemons. 1. Rich in Vitamin C Lemon is a popular citrus fruit and contains the second-highest amount of vitamin C per gram after oranges. It contains about 40 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams of flesh. This is equal to about 25 milligrams of vitamin in a medium-sized lemon 2. Boosts Digestion Drinking lemon water early in the morning not only helps you feel refreshed, it also boosts your digestion. Lemon water works as a laxative to prevent constipation and other bowel disorders. 3. Enhance Skin Health Aforementioned, lemons are full of natural antioxidants which effectively purify your blood. It combats the skin damaging toxins and radicals making your skin clearer and wrinkle free. 4. Reduce the Risk of Anemia Anemia is the condition where your body starts to lose red blood cells carrying oxygen. People with anemia are immunosuppressed which means they are easily attacked by other infections and inflammatory disease. 5. Promote Weight Loss We all have tried having a glass of lemon honey water on an empty stomach to get rid of body fat. It really works, doesn’t it? A study conducted in the over fed lab mice showed that the polyphenol antioxidants in lemons significantly reduced their weight gain. The compounds also cut off the negative blood glucose levels and improved insulin resistance in them, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. 6. Prevent Kidney Stones Citrus fruits like lemons helps to balance the urine pH creating a less favorable environment for the formation of kidney stones. Citric acid in lemons, may help break down the crystals of stones that build up in your kidneys, preventing the painful disorder. 7. Natural Breath Freshener The refreshing and citrusy aroma of lemon is widely used in perfumes, colognes and other body products. And if you accidentally have a bad breath after eating foods like garlic or fish, you can get rid of it by having a glass of lemon water. Lemon stimulates the saliva, preventing the dry mouth, which is the common cause of bad breath. 8. Reduce Risk of Cancer Lemons in their peels and oil contain a nutrient known as d-limonene. This nutrient has been known to prevent cancer. Not only this, the high amounts of beta-cryptoxanthin and flavonoids like naringenin are found to prevent malignant tumors. 9. Prevent Infection Vitamin C is crucial in preventing infections like cold and flu. But it’s important to know that lemon cannot completely cure the cold and flu. They will, however, provide the vitamin C, that your immune system needs during such times. Getting enough vitamin C can relieve upper respiratory tract infections and other illnesses But are there any side effects of drinking lemon water? Not really, however, eating too many lemons can be harmful if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, aka GERD. The acid content in lemons can aggravate an inflamed or irritated esophagus and give you an instant heartburn. Also, some people who have citrus allergy should not consume lemons as they can cause severe anaphylaxis. #soundhealthsolution --------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow SHS on YouTube for more exciting Videos! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to SHS on YouTube: Check out health for news and updates: ------------------------------------ SHS on Social Media ------------------------------------ Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Reddit: Pinterest: --------------------------------------------------------------------- #sr apple cider vinegar gummies #keto iq gummies kelly clarkson #reviews impact keto gummies #keto pills for belly fat