Lemon water has often been touted as a sort of cure-all for various health conditions, includingarthritis and gout.

Some claims about its benefits may be overblown, but lemon water does have some health value.

These components have properties that help fight disease and reduce inflammation.

On a white table, a lemon is cut into four slices. Another lemon sits, whole. There are two clear glasses with water and lemon slices, and there’s a clear pitcher full of water.

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What Is Lemon Water?

Lemon is a citrus fruit that’s rich in vitamin C and citric acid.

Lemon water is simply water that contains at least a few drops of lemon juice.

A cup with water and a slice of lemon

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A standard-sized lemon yields about 3.5 tablespoons or 50 grams of lemon juice.

Women can meet their vitamin C daily dose (75 mg) with 4 cups of lemon water.

Besides placing its juice in water, other parts of lemons are also beneficial.

Before using the peel, verify to wash the lemon thoroughly.

Extract: Lemon extract also presents several potential health benefits.

While lemon juice comes from the inside part of the fruit, lemon extract is made from the peel.

Animal models examining the effects of citrus peel extract on high cholesterol levels have been promising.

Vitamin Cis key for both preventing inflammatory arthritis and maintaining healthy joints with osteoarthritis.

For people who already have arthritis, vitamin C may reduce pain.

Vitamin C can prevent future arthritis symptoms.

Patients need vitamin C to maintain strong joints and recover from injuries.

Vitamin C specifically helps arthritis in the following ways:

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Hot vs.

Cold Lemon Water

There are no studies evaluating the pros and cons of drinking hot vs. cold lemon water.

Choose to drink lemon water at whatever temperature you prefer.

Some people also like adding mint or cucumber slices to their lemon water for a little added flavor.

Nonetheless, lemons are high in acid, which can have some harmful effects.

Avoid drinking lemon water with sugar.

If you drink lemon water frequently, consider using a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.

Consuming excessive amounts of vitamin C in supplement form does have some health risks.

Lemon water is not meant to substitute for any of your current medicines or arthritis treatments.

However, vitamin C and water are vital for maintaining your health, whether consumed together or separately.

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