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Making lemon water is very simple: you need warm water and lemon. But, as they say, all ingenious is simple, and such a simple remedy is the prevention of many diseases and the most affordable immunostimulant. Here are five common properties of lemon water:
1. Increased immunity
Everyone knows that lemons contain a large amount of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and increases the body’s resistance to disease. But, in addition to vitamin C, lemon contains vitamins of group B, A, P, trace elements potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium, folic acid, pectin, antioxidants and other useful substances. The fact that all these benefits are dissolved in water increases their digestibility.
2. Improving the state of blood vessels
Lemon juice contains ascorbic acid, which strengthens the walls of blood vessels and removes cholesterol plaques on their surface, and also contributes to their elasticity.
3. Improving metabolism
Lemon water has a positive effect on digestion. The composition of this drink is very similar to the composition of gastric juice, which is why it is recommended for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, constipation and flatulence. But these recommendations do not apply to people suffering from heartburn, gastritis with high acidity and stomach ulcers – the drink is contraindicated for them.
4. Prevention of hypertension
Lemon water is an excellent preventive measure against hypertension and can even help in its initial stage. Regularly drinking water with lemon juice can lower your blood pressure by 10% in a few weeks.
5. Removal of toxins from the body
The antioxidants contained in lemon juice stimulate the liver and other organs, remove toxins and free radicals, improve lipid metabolism in the body, contributing to the fight against excess weight.
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Recall that earlier we talked about how to properly store a cut lemon, as well as why vitamin C dies in tea.