5 Health Benefits of Lemon Water

1. Helps Digestion

The biggest lemon water benefit may be from the temperature of the water and not even the added lemon. Drinking any water, or especially warm water, first thing in the morning can help flush the digestive system and dehydrate the body.

For example, you typically haven’t been drinking for at least 8 hours during your sleep. Giving the body adequate water when you first wake up in the morning is a great way to get your body and mind going throughout the day. 

2. A Natural Flush

The liver is extremely active during sleep since sleep is the body’s time to restore and regenerate. Drinking enough water, especially in the morning, helps make sure that the body can perform these jobs most effectively. There is even some evidence that lemon juice can help stimulate proper stomach acid production and bile production.

Benefits to your body: A happy liver and lymph system.

3. A Little Immune System Boost

Lemons contain Vitamin C, not a spectacularly high amount, but 30-50 mg per lemon. They also contain potassium.

Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning gives the body a chance to absorb these vitamins effectively and can provide a little immune boost.

Vitamin C is also good for the adrenals and can potentially help reduce the affects of stress.

4. Happier Skin

By helping to flush the body and improve digestion, lemon water can lead to cleaner skin. It also contains Vitamin C which is needed for collagen production for smooth, healthy skin.

5. Healthy Weight

There is evidence that drinking water, especially lemon water, first thing in the morning can help maintain a healthy weight. Researchers have found that drinking enough water increased metabolism too.

Of course, drinking water (or lemon water) by itself isn’t going to be a miracle weight loss solution, but with other healthy habits, it can help maintain a healthy weight.

The Bottom Line of Lemon Water

It is always important to support our bodies by drinking enough water, especially in the morning. Lemon water won’t be a miracle cure but it might be a better alternative to caffeinated drinks, especially for those with adrenal problems. 

I’ve found that starting to drink water first thing in the morning when you aren’t used to it can cause a few minutes of nausea, so it might be a good idea to start slowly and not used to drinking this much.

With Love;
Aishah Othman

Artical taken from: https://wellnessmama.com/35192/lemon-water-benefits/