Five Benefits of Adding Lemon to Your Water

Five Benefits of Adding Lemon in Your Water

I have always enjoyed the taste of a hint of lemon added to my water. Not only does it add a refreshing flavor to the water, but it also creates some health benefits. It is best to have a bag of lemons on hand and that one bag may last quite a while.  You can add this to other various drinks and foods, but we are going to focus on just adding it to water. I am Dr. Aaron Workman of Chambers Medical Group, one of the highest rated car accident medical care providers in Kentucky. Let us look at 5 ways that drinking lemon water can be of benefit for you.

1. Increases Hydration

Staying hydrated is a never-ending process that is important for everything in the body from energy levels to healthy skin. The addition of lemon can help you drink more water because it has flavor. Proper hydration is required for your body’s systems to work efficiently helping the organs, muscles and cells perform as they should.

2. Rich in Vitamin C

Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that plays a major role in immune support. During cold and flu seasons some people may take extra vitamin C for an immune boost. Just one lemon provides around 20% of the recommended daily intake (RDI). Drinking lemon water regularly can support this immune health, allowing the body to better protect you against colds, the flu, and other infections. Vitamin C helps the body’s process of making collagen, which keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy.

3. Supports Digestion

This drink can also aid in digestion, helping relieve common issues like bloating or indigestion. The acids in lemon juice stimulate the production of stomach acid, which helps break down food better. Lemon water in mornings may help promote regular bowel movements and reduce the chance of constipation, which in turn keeps unwanted waste flushed out of the body.

4. Skin Health

Vitamin C and antioxidants in lemons can help with reducing oxidative stress that leads to skin aging. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which can damage skin cells and lead to the lines that make us look older. By staying hydrated this will help maintain the elasticity of the skin, helping with your skin tone and complexion. The added hydration plus vitamin C is the perfect combination for better looking skin.

5. Supplies Potassium for Heart Health

Finally, lemons contain potassium. This is an essential mineral that supports heart and nerve function. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure. By drinking lemon water regularly, you introduce a small but helpful amount of potassium into your diet, which supports cardiovascular health and the balance of electrolytes. Potassium also benefits muscle function and it just so happens the heart is a muscle, making it even more important for those engaged in physical activities.

As you can see, adding lemon to your water can bring a refreshing and inexpensive host of added benefits to your drink. Doing this daily is just another great way to work on your well-being. By aiding the immune system, digestion, healthy skin and benefiting heart and muscle health, it is a good hydration super boost. The next time you find yourself in the produce aisle consider purchasing a bag of lemons so you can squeeze more benefits out of your daily water.

— This article is written by Aaron Workman, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky.

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