Why drink lemon juice in the morning?

You may have heard the rumor, lemon juice has all the virtues and works miracles. It is common to hear that you should drink lemon juice in the morning to start the day off right. Why, how and for what benefit, here are some answers.

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1. Why drink lemon juice in the morning?
   1. Lemon juice strengthens the immune system
   2. It facilitates digestion
   3. Promotes the beauty of the skin
   4. It helps reduce stress
   5. Lemon juice helps cleanse the liver
   6. It promotes hydration
   7. It reduces the feeling of hunger
2. But beware

Why drink lemon juice in the morning?

Drinking lemon juice in the morning, on an empty stomach, helps replenish vitamin C, give you a boost and start the day off right. To make the most of its benefits, it is best to consume it diluted in a glass of warm water (37°). The juice of a lemon mixed in a glass of water with a few mint leaves, the ideal drink to start the day.

Beyond its vitamin C content, lemon also has a wide range of benefits as follows:

Lemon juice strengthens the immune system

In addition to being rich in vitamin C, squeezed lemons also help replenish potassium, a trace element, which strengthens the immune system . Lemon also has antiseptic properties and helps fight many germs and viruses. Drinking lemon water in the morning is also excellent in winter to help fight colds.

It facilitates digestion

The lemon benefits also affect digestion. Thanks to its concentrated content of citric acid , it stimulates the secretion of bile . Bile which helps digestion all the more after a good rich and fatty meal. The day after the party, do not hesitate to make yourself a small glass of lemon water to facilitate digestion.

Promotes the beauty of the skin

Again thanks to its vitamin C content, drinking lemon juice in the morning or at noon also promotes the synthesis of collagen which contributes to the firmness and elasticity of the skin . In synergy with vitamin E (which you can find in almonds), it also has a powerful antioxidant effect and fights free radicals induced by UV rays, pollution, tobacco consumption, etc.

It helps reduce stress

Another benefit of lemon juice and more specifically vitamin C: stress reduction. A German study has shown that the consumption of vitamin C would reduce cortisol levels and the feeling of stress in an anxiety-provoking situation. The study participants also showed lower blood pressure and a lower level of perceived stress than the placebo group.

Lemon juice helps cleanse the liver

A side effect of its work on digestion, lemon juice also helps cleanse the liver . By stimulating the production of bile, citric acid will promote the breakdown and evacuation of fat. Lemon is also a powerful diuretic which will increase kidney activity and help eliminate toxins.

It promotes hydration

After a whole night without drinking, consuming lemon juice in the morning is a real good idea thanks to its potassium content, which plays an important role in cell hydration . Consumed with water, it can replace the traditional orange juice from the supermarket that we take for breakfast and which is often less rich in vitamins and higher in sugar.

It reduces the feeling of hunger

Perfect if you want to lose weight, the consumption of lemon juice on an empty stomach reduces the feeling of hunger. Indeed, like many fruits, the lemon contains pectins, a dietary fiber that absorbs water and sticks together to form a kind of gel in the stomach. By increasing the feeling of satiety , you will eat less, will not want to snack at 10 a.m. and you will be able to better control your food intake.

But beware

However, NEVER use lemon juice to whiten your teeth. Lemon is acidic and may attack your enamel and therefore reduce the protection of your teeth. In addition, it risks causing a retraction of the gums , resulting in the exposure of the nerve endings and increasing the sensitivity of hot and cold.

Also, do not use it directly on your skin, especially in summer . Lemon presents, in fact, a risk for dry skin that it risks dehydrating more and causing redness and burns . Also, never use lemon before going out in the sun. Lemon is photosensitive and greatly increases the risk of sunburn.