Nutritionists Reveal 5 Side Effects Too Often Drinking Lemon Water

JAKARTA - lemon water has become a favorite drink for many people because of its fresh taste and health benefits. Starting from helping body detoxification to maintaining hydration, lemon juice is often considered a choice of healthy drink.

However, behind the benefits, excessive consumption of lemon juice can actually cause a number of side effects to watch out for.

Although rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon water is acidic. If consumed too often or in large quantities, it can negatively affect the health of the body.

Here are 5 side effects of drinking too much lemon water, complete with an explanation from nutritionists and scientific findings, as reported by the Style Craze page.

1. Damaged Eamel Gigi

The content of citric acid in lemon can erode the enamel layer of teeth if consumed excessively.

"The damage to sixels of common teeth occurs due to citric acid in lemon water," explained nutritionist Allyson Brigham, MS, RDN.

He also said excessive consumption can cause stomach cramps and digestive problems. In fact, a study reported cases in a smoker woman who had sixel erosion and dental sensitivity due to frequent lemon juice. Studies from Brazil also corroborate these findings.

He stated that lemon juice has a corosive effect similar to soft drinks. To prevent this, you can brush your teeth after drinking lemon juice or using straws when consuming it.

2. Sariawan

Sariawan or oral injuries can become more severe if you consume lemon water while this condition is ongoing. Citatric acid can trigger or worsen the wound.

Several studies have shown a connection between consumption of citrus fruit and the onset of sariawan, although the mechanism is not yet fully understood. If you are experiencing sariawan, it is recommended to avoid lemons and other citrus fruits until the wound completely heals.

3. Maag or Asam Lambung

lemon water is often considered to be able to improve digestion, but in some people, it can actually worsen symptoms of ulcers or stomach acid. Excess citrus fruit consumption has been linked to complaints such as stomach pain, burning, and reflux.

"The body's reaction to excessive acidity in the stomach can be very painful and cause serious problems if not handled," said Brigham.

If you experience symptoms like this, you should stop consuming lemon juice and consult a doctor.

lemon water can also weaken the lower esophageal sphincter muscles, allowing stomach acid to rise to the concavity. In addition, lemon is thought to be able to activate pepsin enzymes, which can worsen symptoms of GERD and stomach hatchlings.

4. Migraine

Several studies show citrus fruit, including lemon, can trigger migraine attacks on some people. The tyramine content in lemon is thought to be the trigger for this reaction, especially if a person has sensitivity to the substance. If you often experience migraines, it's a good idea to observe whether lemon consumption contributes to the attack.

5. Often urinate

Acid fruits such as lemons are believed to irritate the bladder and cause an increase in the frequency of urinating. Although there is no strong scientific evidence, if you feel more frequent urination after drinking lemon water, try to stop taking it for a week and see if the symptoms are improving.

lemon juice was also linked with an increase in iron levels in the body due to its vitamin C content which helps absorb iron. However, this has only been proven in experimental animals and has not been confirmed in humans.

In some cases, excessive lemon juice consumption (more than two lemons or three cups of dilute lemon juice) is also reported to trigger nausea or vomiting, possibly because the body tries to remove excess vitamin C.