A 38-year-old member asked:
Is drinking lemon water good for the body and what benefits does it have?
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Dr. Meng Synanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
The good and the bad: Lemons have vitamin c. Vitamin c is an antioxidant and is considered to be a healthy supplement. Vitamin c is citric acid and is erosive to teeth. If your teeth are in contact with citric acid for hours, the enamel on your teeth may microscopically erode. Best to rinse with plain water after minimize this.
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Visalia, CA
A 24-year-old female asked:
Are there any health benefits to drinking lemon water? Other than the obvious water benefits?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Lemon in the: Water before/during a meal can stimulate gastric juices and aid digestion. It's refreshing also, which can aid in mood regulation a bit. Peace and good health.
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NY
A 20-year-old female asked:
Can drinking lemon water de-tox your body if not what can ?
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Dr. Scott Schieberanswered
29 years experience
Diet & Exercise: "De-tox" is a term that sounds good, but has no real meaning in medicine (except maybe describing what the liver does). The best way to "detox" your body is to sleep well, exercise regularly, eat low on the food chain, few processed foods, and reduce stress.
Proven anti-oxidants include Vitamin D and fish/omega-3 oils.
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United Kingdom
A 28-year-old female asked:
Is it true drinking lemon water is good for your insides & skin? If so how much do you recommend drinking?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Myths: There is no specific health benefits to this common practice. It is a false myth.
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Last updated Jul 26, 2013
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