For many years, morning lemonade has been widely circulated as a way to detoxify the body, alkalize blood, boost immunity, and beautify skin. However, more and more nutrition and international medical experts believe that these claims lack scientific basis and are easily misleading.
According to Dr. Duane Mellor, a nutritionist at Aston University (UK), lemon juice "does not bring any special benefits compared to filtered water". He emphasized: "The human body does not need detox measures from drinks. The liver and kidneys have been doing that continuously 24 hours a day.
Citric acid, not suitable for all stomachs
Lemons contain a large amount of citric acid. When taken in the morning, especially when the stomach is empty, this acid can stimulate the stomach lining, increasing gastric acid secretion. This easily causes discomfort, heartburn and worsens gastroesophageal reflux.
Assoc. Prof. Graham MacGregor, a metabolic medicine expert at Queen Mary University of London, warned: "There is no medical reason to recommend drinking acidic beverages as soon as you wake up, especially for people with a history of stomach disease.
Body alkalization, a concept misunderstood
One of the common arguments is that lemon water helps alkalize the body. In fact, human blood pH is always maintained in a very narrow range thanks to the biological glue system. Food or drinks are almost impossible to change blood pH in a beneficial direction.
Dr. Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, affirmed: "There is no evidence that lemon juice can change the body's acidic and alkaline environment. This is a more market-oriented than scientific concept.
Risks for teeth and oral cavity
The acid in lemon can erode tooth enamel if exposed frequently. Drinking lemon water slowly, taking small sips in the morning causes teeth to be affected by acid for a long time, increasing the risk of tenderness and tooth decay.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends limiting acidic drinks at the beginning of the day and avoid brushing teeth immediately after use to avoid damaging tooth enamel.
Filtered water is still the safest option
Experts agree that in the morning, the body only needs to be replenished after a long night. A glass of clean filtered water is enough. Vitamin C, if needed, should be supplemented through whole fruits or a balanced meal, instead of relying on lemon juice.
Lemon juice is not poisonous, but not a mandatory habit, let alone a "health secret". In nutrition, anything that is excessively inflated is often the thing that needs to be looked at most tinh tao.
The information in the article is for reference only, not for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly with your doctor for accurate and appropriate advice to your health condition.
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