One of the effective methods to support treatment at home is to adjust the diet. In particular, the proper use of lemon water has been shown to be beneficial for liver function and help reduce fat loss.
Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, citric acid and antioxidants such as flavonoids - substances that play a role in supporting liver detoxification and enhancing lipid metabolism. According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, citric acid in lemons helps stimulate detoxification enzymes in the liver, promoting the breakdown of fatty acids, thereby reducing fat accumulation in the liver.
Research also shows that hesperidin and eriocitrin - two flavonoids found in lemon peel and shrimp - have the effect of reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver, slowing down the process of liver fibrosis due to fatty liver.
However, to be effective, the way to drink lemon juice is very important. According to recommendations, half a fresh lemon with 250-300ml of warm water should be mixed, drunk in the morning on an empty stomach to stimulate liver activity, supporting liver detoxification.
There are many housewives or women who have the habit of adding sugar or honey to warm lemon juice, but this is not recommended because it can increase calories unnecessarily. Drinking lemon water right after a high-fat meal is also beneficial in supporting fat digestion.
Lemon juice is not a "special medicine" but is a natural, safe and scientific method to support reducing fatty liver when combined with a healthy diet and reasonable exercise.
People with fatty liver disease need to consult a doctor to maintain this habit regularly and monitor liver health periodically.
