Want To Look Younger? Try Drinking This For 30 Days

JAKARTA - Who doesn't want to look younger and fresher? It turns out that the answer is by consuming one glass of lemon water every day. According to a Harvard graduate doctor, this mild habit has the potential to help improve skin performance and make you look younger than your true age.

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist who is popular on social media, recommends regularly drinking lemon water every day for 30 days. In the video uploaded on his TikTok account (@doctorsethimd), he explains that lemon contains various natural compounds that are beneficial to the body.

Lemon contains more than 30 plant compounds that are useful. Fresh lemon Jus is the best because it has not been pasteurized, so the nutrients are maintained," said Dr. Sethi, quoted from the Mirror page.

In addition, lemon is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important nutrient that helps produce collagen, namely protein that maintains skin elasticity and tightness. In other words, collagen is the key to skin that looks young and healthy.

"Vitamin C supports collagen production, and is very important for healthy skin, joints, and ikat tissue," he added.

Not only that, Dr. Sethi said the natural acidity of lemon can help the body absorb minerals better, especially iron. Lemon is also believed to be able to help the liver function and detoxification process, which also has a positive impact on skin health.

According to the Chennai Liver Foundation, a healthy heart plays a major role in cleaning up toxins from the body. This is something that can have a direct impact on skin conditions. By supporting liver function, lemon water can help prevent skin problems such as acne or dull.

How to consume it is very easy. Boil one lemon into a glass of warm or cold water, then drink it in the morning or whenever you want. This is a small step that can provide great benefits if done regularly.

Although the benefits are promising, Dr. Sethi also provides an important note. lemon water may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who suffer from stomach acid.

" lemon water can worsen the symptoms of stomach acid because it is acidic. So it should be avoided every day, or use it in small amounts," he explained.

In addition, too often consumption of lemon can erode the enamel of teeth, because of its high acidity level. Therefore, it is recommended to use straws when drinking lemon water and gargling with water afterwards.