Know the six benefits of drinking hot water with lemon on an empty stomach

Many people continue to take hot water with a touch of lemon each morning, for all the properties of the mixture between the vital fluid and the juice of this acid fruit.

Lemon contains many organic acids such as citric acid which stimulates salivation and relieves thirst more than just water.

1 The taste is acidic but increases the excretion of acids in the urine, so its effect in the blood and the body is alkalinizing (and therefore detoxifying). The pH of the lemon is 2.6, probably one of the most acidic among the fruits. Grapefruit, orange, pineapple or tomato are also acidic

2 A glass of water with half a lemon provides 2 kilocalories, and in exchange it offers potassium (10 mg), vitamin C (4) mg), flavonones (2 mg of eriocitrin, diosmin, hesperidin and naringenin) and some fibers (0.5 g). This formula purifies and improves blood circulation.

3 Water with lemon is a first choice remedy for colds and pharyngitis. It has been attributed its effectiveness as an immune stimulant to its vitamin C content. However, although lemon is rich in this vitamin, it is not a "pump".

4 The effect is due, according to studies conducted, to the combination of aromatic oils and phytonutrients such as flavanones, which multiply by 200 the stimulating capacity of vitamin C.

5 Through the citrate content, prevents the appearance of pebbles kidney The consumption of juice from one half to one lemon each day significantly increases citrate levels in urine, which reduces the formation of stones in the urinary system (in the kidneys and bladder).

6 The water with lemon also helps to improve immunity. The combined action of vitamin C and flavonones increases the number of white blood cells, defensive cells capable of eliminating viruses, bacteria and diseased cells.