Lemon juice in the morning is a popular habit with the belief that it can excrete the liver, supporting liver function. However, if we look at scientific evidence, this affirmation needs to be carefully considered.
First of all, the liver is the main organ of the body responsible for detoxification, including filtering blood from the digestive tract, breaking down toxins such as alcohol, drugs, chemicals and excreting honey to remove waste. The liver works continuously and is very effective when supported by a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, the concept of ripe fruit needs to be cleaned by drink lacks scientific basis
Regarding lemon juice, lemons contain vitamin C, flavonoids and citric acid - which have antioxidant properties, aid digestion and increase nutrient absorption. In a study on mice, lemon juice has the effect of protecting the liver from alcohol damage, reducing AST, ALT, fat in the liver and liver tissue damage. However, this is an animal test, there is not enough equivalent data in humans to confirm that drinking lemon juice will detoxify the liver.
Moreover, experts say that drinking lemon water only indirectly supports, for example, increasing the amount of water drunk, good for the kidneys, improving digestion, but there is no evidence that lemon water in particular increases liver detoxification efficiency beyond its natural function. Experts also recommend that there is currently no scientifically proven single-detox drink "liver detox" regimen
Drinking a glass of diluted lemon water in the morning can be a good habit, helping to drink enough water, providing vitamin C supplementation, and supporting digestion. But it should not be considered a miracle method of liver detoxification.
To keep the liver healthy, it is important to maintain a reasonable weight, eat enough green vegetables and fiber; limit alcohol and refined sugar, and exercise regularly.
If you have liver disease such as fatty liver, hepatitis, you should consult a doctor, not just rely on a simple drink.
