If you’re detoxing, you’ve probably heard of lemon water, which is a popular part of a detox or weight loss diet. It is usually taken every morning before eating or drinking anything – even water.
But you know that anything in excess is not good. Although lemon water has many health benefits, you can have problems when you drink too much of it. Some of these problems include:
1. Heartburn:
Lemon water can trigger heartburn or make it worse if you have had this condition. While lemon water provides an alkaline effect on the body, it is still acidic and can, therefore, contribute to acid reflux.
2. Tooth Erosion:
Excessive consumption of acidic foods and beverages can negatively affect your teeth. Drinking lemon water will eventually erase your tooth enamel, making it more sensitive to cold and hot foods. You can reduce this side effect by using a straw while drinking. If you already have eroded your tooth, you will need to visit your dentist to begin treatment immediately.
3. Urination and Dehydration:
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is a natural diuretic. What this means is that it increases the production of urine, so that sodium and excess fluid will be eliminated from the body. Although this is beneficial, you may want to reduce your lemon water consumption especially when you start feeling dehydrated after drinking.
Lemons are rich in vitamin C. This means it increases urine production so that sodium and excess fluid will be eliminated from the body. While this is helpful, you may want to reduce your lemon consumption, especially when you start to feel dehydrated after drinking.
Although it is produced with natural ingredients and is normally safe, you may need to consult your doctor if you have medical problems prior to having this drink regularly.
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