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Views on benefits of drinking lemon water

Lemons are a healthy fruit. Lemons originated from the Middle East at the base of the Himalayas and spread around the world as one of the most widely consumed tropical fruits. Lemons contain many bioactive compounds, vitamins and essential mineral that assist in maintaining healthy body function. These include ascorbic acid, vitamin C, thiamin, pantothenic acid, iron, riboflavin, fibre, vitamin B6, copper, folate, potassium, beta-carotenes, lutein, vitamin A, zeaxanthin. All of these compounds have many health benefits. 

Lemon water is simple to make. Take a large glass of water and squeeze half a lemon into it. It is a great refreshing way to begin every morning when you first wake up and a healthy habit to get into.

Lemon water hydrates your body. Water is an essential element to human survival. It is necessary for cell function and without water you would only survive for 3 to 5 days. After sleeping all night the body is dehydrated from respiration and drinking water rehydrates the body in order for it to work efficiently. There is evidence "that water plays an important role in both the specificity and affinity of protein-DNA interactions" 

A mouth rinse with lemon juice and water has been a known remedy for decades, at least. The stark acidity and antiseptic properties of lemon help to combat bacterial growth in your mouth. Lemon is an effective agent against sulfuric compounds as well, neutralizing garlic and onions. Simply drink a glass of lemon water after every meal to keep your breath fresher the whole day, though.

Lemons contain Vitamin C. Lemons are high in ascorbic acid and vitamin C which has numerous benefits. These include fighting infections, repairing the skin and promoting healing. Lemon water helps you lose weight. There are benefits to drinking water that include weight loss. However Lemons contain pectin which is a soluble fibre and helps prevent hunger cravings.

Helps detox. Firstly, you increase the amount of urine when you increase your water intake. This helps to eliminate toxins. However lemons contain citric acid which is known to inhibit toxins and also enhances the ability of your body to flush out toxins naturally.