3 Side Effects Of Drinking Lemon Water Excessively

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JAKARTA - lemon water is an intake that has many benefits for the body. lemon water contains many nutrients, one of which is vitamin C, which is useful for improving body tissue.

However, consuming lemon juice must also be at a reasonable limit, because excessive drinking will have side effects on the body. These are some side effects of drinking excess lemon water, reported by Healthshots.

Drinking excess lemon water can cause damage to the teeth or erosion. This is because lemon is a very acidic fruit, which can slowly damage teeth. The way to slow down the tooth damage process is to use adota when drinking lemon juice.

Although it is considered beneficial for digestion, some lemon conditions can also worsen digestive problems. Excessive lemon juice can trigger heart pain, nausea, vomiting, to reflux stomach acid.

Therefore, it is better to first consult on the consumption of lemon water with a doctor. For those who have diseases such as GERD, stomach acid, it is better to limit the intake of lemon water.

To make lemon juice, lemon slices are often inserted along with the skin. However, various studies have shown that lemon skin contains microorganisms that can trigger disease.

With that, to make lemon juice, you should squeeze lemon and mix into the water, instead of inserting lemon slices along with the skin.