Drinking warm lemon water in the morning was once considered a "standard" habit for people pursuing a healthy lifestyle. From social networks to weight loss groups, this drink is often associated with advertisements such as detoxification, fat burning, body cleansing. However, from a medical perspective, warm lemon water is just a supporting drink, not a comprehensive solution. If used without understanding, this habit can be completely harmful.
Do not drink empty stomachs if the digestive system is sensitive
Lemons contain high levels of citric acid. When drunk when the stomach is completely empty, this acid can irritate the stomach lining, causing irritation, nausea, heartburn, and even worsening stomach inflammation or esophageal reflux.
Dr. Samantha Heller, clinical nutritionist at NYU Langone Health (USA), said: "Warm lemon juice is not suitable for everyone in the morning. For people with sensitive digestive systems, drinking on an empty stomach can cause obvious discomfort.
According to experts, if you still want to drink it at the beginning of the day, you should eat lightly first or dilute it to reduce acidity. People with acute stomach pain should completely avoid it instead of trying to maintain the trend.
Mix in the correct ratio, avoid abuse
A common mistake is to add too much lemon with the thought "the more sour, the better". In fact, too concentrated acid does not increase benefits but also causes tooth enamel erosion, sore throat, and digestive effects if used for a long time.
Dr. Samantha Heller recommends using only about half a lemon for 250 - 300 ml of warm water, at a moderate temperature. “Too hot water can reduce the amount of vitamin C in lemons, while high acid causes more irritation,” she analyzed.
After drinking lemon juice, you should rinse your mouth with filtered water and wait at least 20-30 minutes to brush your teeth to limit tooth enamel damage.
Don't see warm lemonade as a way to detoxify or lose weight
One of the most persistent misunderstandings is that warm lemon water can detoxify the body or help lose weight quickly. In fact, no water performs that function.
The veins and kidneys are the body's detoxifying organs. Lemon juice cannot replace this biological role," Dr. Samantha Heller emphasized. Warm lemon juice mainly helps replenish water, supports mild digestion and creates a feeling of alertness.
Skipping food, skipping breakfast and only drinking lemon water to lose weight can lead to hypoglycemia, fatigue, reduced concentration and metabolic disorders if prolonged.
Warm lemon water should only be considered a supportive option in a scientific lifestyle, not the "key to all things" for health. Drinking it correctly helps the body feel more comfortable; drinking it incorrectly, the price to pay is sometimes not small.
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