'Recently, while surfing social media, I see a lot of people drinking lemon juice early in the morning. Many people drink a strong glass. Can you tell me what the effects of drinking this are? Is it good for your health?', (N.Long, in Ho Chi Minh City).
Specialist Doctor 1 Dinh Tran Ngoc Mai, Department of Nutrition - Dietetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: Recently, the trend of drinking lemon juice early in the morning has become popular on social networks. Many people believe that this habit helps purify the body, lose weight and improve health.
The trend of drinking lemon juice early in the morning has become popular on social networks.
The nutritional composition of lemon juice includes:
- Vitamin C: One lemon (50 ml of 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: Have anti-inflammatory effects, protect the heart and help control blood sugar.
- Potassium: Helps maintain stable blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
With the above ingredients of lemon juice, drinking lemon juice brings the following benefits:
Strengthen resistance : Thanks to its rich vitamin C content, lemon juice helps the body fight pathogens.
Aids digestion : Citric acid stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, helping to reduce bloating and indigestion.
Improve iron absorption : Vitamin C helps absorb iron better, especially beneficial for people with anemia.
Indirect weight loss support : Drinking lemon water helps create a feeling of refreshment and reduces appetite, but does not have the fat burning effect as some rumors say.
However, Dr. Ngoc Mai said that drinking concentrated lemon juice early in the morning on an empty stomach has the following potential risks:
Lemons contain citric acid, which helps prevent kidney stones, but they also contain oxalates — a factor that can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people.
Stomach irritation : Lemon juice is highly acidic, drinking it on an empty stomach can aggravate stomach ulcers or acid reflux.
Damage to tooth enamel : The acid in lemons can erode tooth enamel, making teeth more sensitive.
Effects on people with oxalate kidney stones : Lemons contain citric acid which helps prevent kidney stones, but also contain oxalate - a factor that can increase the risk of kidney stones in some people. Therefore, lemons should only be used in reasonable amounts, it is recommended that adults can use 1/2 - 1 lemon (25-50 ml) per day, diluted with 250-500 ml of water. The best way to drink is to dilute, do not drink concentrated lemon juice. Drink after breakfast or during the day, avoid on an empty stomach. Use a straw to limit acid contact with teeth. Rinse your mouth with water after drinking to protect tooth enamel.
According to Dr. Ngoc Mai, drinking lemon water properly can bring many health benefits, but you should not drink too much or too concentrated, especially in the morning on an empty stomach. If you have stomach or dental problems, you should consult your doctor before adopting this habit.
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