Health benefits of lemon water

According to MSc. Le Ngo Minh Nhu, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital – Campus 3, lemon juice has many health benefits, including the following:

Improve digestion

Lemon juice can help relieve indigestion, heartburn, bloating, ease morning bowel movements, cleanse the colon, stimulate bile production and help you avoid constipation.

Strengthens the immune system, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial

Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system, fight colds and flu, and improve the ability to absorb iron from the foods you eat.

Promotes healthy young skin

Lemons are rich in antioxidants that help prevent free radicals. Free radicals are the cause of premature aging of your skin. Vitamin C helps maintain skin elasticity to prevent the formation of wrinkles and reduce skin blemishes.

Purifies the body, eliminates toxins

Lemon helps eliminate all toxins to prevent damage to cells, tissues and organs. It stimulates the liver to produce more enzymes and work more effectively. Lemon juice acts as a diuretic, helping your urinary tract flush out toxins and can change your pH. This is very helpful for people who frequently suffer from urinary tract infections.

Deodorize, clean, brighten objects, repel insects

The acidity in lemon helps eliminate odors in refrigerators, cutting boards, and sinks. When combined with baking soda, lemon juice also has the ability to effectively clean and disinfect, and can be used to brighten copper, brass, and stainless steel items. Lemon juice, when brewed into tea and sprayed on areas with ants or insects, can help repel them thanks to its scent and acidity.