A Forensic Analysis of the Benefits of Lemon Water

Have you ever wondered whether or not the glowing health claims about lemon water are true?

We sure did (as we sip on the enjoyable drink).

In this episode of That’s Healthy, Right? host Adam Bornstein examines the science behind the 3 biggest claims to understand:

• Does lemon water improve digestion?
• Can lemon water improve mineral absorption?
• All “detox” negativity aside: how much lemon water does it take to have any benefit?

Teaser: it definitely is not a weight loss aid. But, the other benefits were worthy of extra digging, and a few surprising takeaways.

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8 common myths about the benefits of drinking lemon water – Insider.com
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Gastrointestinal Transit Time, Glucose Homeostasis and Metabolic Health: Modulation by Dietary Fibers — Nutrients
The alkaline diet: is there evidence that an alkaline pH diet benefits health? — Nutrients