Is it good to drink lemon juice in the morning to detoxify? - Lang Son Newspaper and Radio and Television

Nutritional composition of lemon juice

Thanh Nien Newspaper quoted specialist doctor Dinh Tran Ngoc Mai, Department of Nutrition - Dietetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, explaining that the nutritional composition of lemon juice includes:

Vitamin C: One lemon (50ml juice) provides about 30-40 mg of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system, is an antioxidant and supports collagen production.

Citric acid: Aids digestion, helps absorb minerals like iron and may reduce the risk of kidney stones.

Flavonoids and polyphenols: Anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective and helps control blood sugar.

Potassium: Helps maintain stable blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Drinking lemon juice in the morning on an empty stomach is very harmful to your health.

Is it good to drink lemon juice in the morning to detox?

Health & Life Newspaper quoted Master, Doctor Nguyen Thu Yen, Head of the Nutrition Department, Duc Giang General Hospital, saying that the habit of drinking lemon juice to detoxify on an empty stomach is not good for health.

Most people can eat lemons or drink lemon juice safely when used properly. However, drinking a lot of lemon juice for the purpose of detoxification, stomach treatment, or weight loss has no scientific basis.

Our bodies have a natural detoxification mechanism through the function of the liver and kidneys. No single food, including lemons, can detoxify effectively in the way that social media videos are promoting.

Lemon juice is highly acidic. For people with stomach problems such as stomach ulcers, acid reflux, drinking lemon juice on an empty stomach will further damage the stomach lining, aggravating symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, can lead to more severe stomach ulcers, even leading to life-threatening stomach bleeding. The explanation "not used to it at first", "lemon scratches the membrane of toxins" is completely unscientific and very dangerous.

Additionally, high levels of acid in foods can erode tooth enamel over time. Drinking lemon juice regularly, especially on an empty stomach, can increase the risk of enamel erosion, leading to tooth sensitivity.

In summary, drinking a glass of diluted warm lemon water in the morning can bring some benefits. Lemon water is also a quick solution to quench thirst and reduce fatigue. However, drinking only lemon juice in the morning and skipping meals can easily lead to nutritional deficiencies and can aggravate other health problems.

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