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When we get up in the morning, the first thing required is to get the body rid of toxins and rejuvenate the cells. The fact, however, is that most of us do not like plain water because of its tasteless nature. Adding few drops of lemon juice adds flavor to the water besides providing many essential nutrients to the body.
Though many reports claim that lemon water detoxes the body, fights cancer, and promotes weight loss, no clinical evidence exists. Yet lemon water remains a popular home remedy that has certain benefits and side effects if overconsumed.
Drinking Lemon Water has its Share of Pros and Cons.
Advantages of Drinking Lemon Water
It is not that lemon water is entirely useless. Many lemon water benefits boost health and metabolism.
Nutrition
It is common knowledge that lemons contain vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight the damage of cells. It also contains flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory properties that help boost health and fight disease in general. Lemon also does not contain fat, sugar, carbohydrate and has traces of vitamin B.