The health benefits of lemons have been well documented. Two of the most popular uses are as an antibacterial agent and to boost the immune system. Lemons are also popular for weight loss because it aids the digestive system and cleanses the liver. There are lesser known health benefits of lemon juice which you should know. Some of the benefits have not been scientifically established. However, there exists a wealth of anecdotal evidence. See below for 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Lemon Juice.
1. Relief of Digestive Problems
Because of its high acidity, some people may be surprised to find that lemon juice might be a remedy against gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). In fact, lemon juice can relieve nausea, indigestion, belching, bloating, constipation and hiccups as well as heartburn; it can also help the body digest foods better by helping the liver produce more bile.
2. Protection and Improvement of Cardiovascular Health
One of the more promising health benefits of lemon juice is its apparent ability to protect the circulatory system. Because of its high potassium content, it can help protect the heart and it can also help control high blood pressure. Its benefits may even extend to the brain since it can help relieve dizziness, stress and depression, provide relaxation and act like a sedative.
3. Dental Care Protection
Lemon juice can help relieve a toothache (acting as an analgesic), can help stop gum bleeding, helps control halitosis (sometimes an ingredient in some mouthwash products), may help in preventing cavities (because of its natural antiseptic qualities), can be used as a cleanser of the mouth (sometimes an ingredient in toothpaste) and can help prevent some diseases that affect the mouth. Care should be taken, and lemon juice should not be left for too long in the mouth since its high acidity may weaken tooth enamel.
4. Capacity to Help Get Rid of Stones
Organicfacts.net, a health information website, posts that “lemon juice can cure kidney stones by forming urinary citrate, which can prevent the formation of crystals.” It has also been suggested that lemon juice mixed with olive oil may help get rid of gallstones. Another source states that even pancreatic stones may be alleviated with the use of lemons. Additionally, lemon juice, like cranberry juice, may help the body keep bacterial infections down and get rid of waste by-products.
5. Dermatologic Uses
As an effective antiseptic agent, lemons can help to keep the skin healthy, help (as cooling agents) burns and sunburns to heal more rapidly, help relieve insect stings, help with eczema and acne problems, help act as an anti-aging tool, help to remove wrinkles and blackheads, help keep skin looking healthy and help reduce scars. When added to warm water, lemon juice can also be used as a foot relaxant.6. Reduces pain and inflammation.
Pain and inflammation are frequently caused by too much acidity in the body. We have learned that lemon juice alkalizes the body (see #9) and therefore, by doing so, relieves the pain and inflammation associated with having a body in an acidic state.
7. Fights cancer!
Lemon juice is filled with limonoid glucosides. Limonoid glucosides are a flavonoid compound with anti-carcinogentic properties. Basically, lemon juice fights cancer!
8. Rehydrates your lymph system.
Do you ever feel tired or sluggish? Do you feel like you are lacking energy and don’t know why? Are you constipated? Are you confused? Are you always sick? You need to hydrate! Lemon juice rehydrates your lymphatic system by replacing fluids lost by your body’s natural processes. By replacing these fluids, the symptoms mentioned above will magically start to fade. Don’t believe me? Try it out!
9. Boosts your immune system and fights infections.
Lemon juice is packed with tons nutrients, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin C, B-complex, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
- Vitamin C and iron fight colds and infections.
- Potassium improves your heart health, reduces blood pressure, and stimulates your brain and nerve functions.
- Saponins (a class of chemical compounds) exhibit antimicrobial properties that fight infections such as sore throats and respiratory problems.
10. Cleanses and detoxifies.
Lemon juice is a natural diuretic. Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which in turn increases the rate of cleansing and detoxification of trapped toxins. Lemon juice also increases your body’s enzyme function to cleanse your liver, kidneys, and blood.
Tip: Roll a lemon on the counter a few times before squeezing to maximize the amount of juice.
Source:
freedrinkingwater.com
maxpankow.com
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I adore lemons.
Put a lemon in water to help drink more h20
Keep a pitcher of lemon water in the fridge!!!!!
Super fruit? Yeah!
Drink it every day!
Yes it works!
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I have been doing this for years, with lime. I love it, the energy is wonderful. My blood pressure used to be 180/97. I used to be a walking time bomb, now I’m 118/87, 15lbs lighter, no more RLS. The lime counter acts the side effects of lemon such as joint pain, lime is also a miracle fruit.
I put cucumber with lemon in a pitcher and let it set overnight. Then I drink two cups first thing in the morning.
I started to put lemon in water ( 1/4 into 16.9oz.) every morning and drink that down first thing before coffee or anything else and wow what a difference……….. its tart, and at first the first week it made me feel queezy but i soon got over it and now i can see the difference in my skin as well as i feel great after a work out.
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I use lemons all the time. Dr. Oz recommends microwaving a lemon or lime for 20 seconds. The lemon will produce about 1/3 more juice. I tried it and it is true!!