Lemon water has become popular in the health and wellness realm with claims of aiding weight loss, better digestion and adding vitamin C to their diet.

Some people have included lemon water in their diets because of the many beauty benefits. Since lemons are high in Vitamin C, their benefits are mainly linked to skin health. Here are some of the beauty benefits worth highlighting:

What are the beauty benefits of drinking lemon water?

Vitamin C in lemons are packed with antioxidants and brightening properties

Antioxidants help your skin fight wrinkles and sun damage. It also contains brightening properties that will eliminate blemishes, skin pigmentation and uneven skin tones.

Collagen production

The vitamin C in lemons helps increase collagen production, which helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness, potentially reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

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Acne prevention

Lemons contain antibacterial properties, which can prevent acne.

Hair health

Many believe the vitamin C content in lemon water encourages healthy hair growth.

Here are some other health benefits of drinking lemon water:

Lemon water freshens breath

Just as lemons are great for at-home cleaning with a refreshing scent, lemon water can also aid bad breath. The citric qualities found in a lemon can promote saliva production in your mouth, fighting off the bad breath in the process. Drinking lemon water in the morning or after meals can help eliminate bad breath caused by bacteria and help with dry mouth.

Encourages hydration

Drinking lemon water is seen as a great way to hydrate yourself and replenish the fluids you lose throughout the day. It’s arguably better than just drinking glasses of water, as you get the added vitamin C and citrate. Lemon water is for those who want a little flavour or don’t like the taste of water on its own. It is a great source of hydration because it’s refreshing, and tastes great.

May help prevent kidney stones

The citric acid present in lemon juice may help prevent kidney stones. Lemon water may help maintain hydration and flush out potential stones. Since lemon is citrus, and the citrus contains citric, a component of citrus that makes urine less acidic, which in turn helps you break down small kidney stone buildup.

Improves digestive health

The soluble fibre in lemons could help improve digestive health. The soluble fibre called pectin can improve gut health and slow the digestion of sugars and starches. The lemon water can help break down food in your body.

 

The amount of lemon in your water is up to you, depending on taste and intended health remedies. You should note that the nutritional value of a glass of lemon water depends on how much lemon juice is mixed in, and how many glasses are consumed each day.

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A version of this article was published in Garden&Home Magazine.