{"id":161599,"date":"2022-07-24T20:07:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T14:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=161599"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:59:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:59:04","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-lemon-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-lemon-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Water: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Lemon<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Lemon Water<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Lemon Water<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Lemon Water?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Lemon Water<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Lemon Water<\/a><\/li>
Interactions With Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe mere mention of the word citrus brings to mind images of oranges and lemons! Lemon, in fact, is scientifically known as Citrus limon!<\/em> It <\/em>belongs to the family Rutaceae<\/em> andis an evergreen shrub with yellow citrus fruits that taste and smell refreshing. Lemons are native to the Northern regions of India and are largely produced by the USA, China, Argentina, Spain, Italy and Brazil1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lemon fruits have been commonly used in Indian traditional medicine for their valuable nutritional and pharmaceutical properties. As the name suggests, lemon water is warm or cold water containing lemon juice or slices of lemons. Lemon fruit is commonly called lemon in English, Le citron in French, Zitrone in German, Ningmeng in Chinese, and Limon in Spanish 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add it to your morning tea or make cold lemonade for those hot summer afternoons; either way, a lemon might help you build immunity. Let\u2019s read along to know more about the benefits of lemon water and how it can help you stay healthier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Lemon<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional value of one slice of lemon is given as follows. Add lemon slices to water and you have lemon water that has all the same nutrients:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 0.746 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins<\/strong>: 0.088 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars<\/strong>: 0.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats<\/strong>: 0.024 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibres<\/strong>: 0.224 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy<\/strong>: 2.32 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 2.08 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong>: 0.64 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 0.16 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 11 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 0.048 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 1.28 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 0.005 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium<\/strong>: 0.032 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/strong>: 0.03 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 4.24 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1<\/strong>: 0.003 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2<\/strong>: 0.002 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3<\/strong>: 0.008 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B9 (Folate)<\/strong>: 0.88 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/strong>: 0.08 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline<\/strong>: 0.408 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u03b2-carotene<\/strong>: 0.24 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E<\/strong>: 0.012 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\ud835\udefc-carotene<\/strong>: 0.08 \u00b5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Lemon Water<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe biological activities of lemon are because of its high content of phenolic compounds 1<\/a><\/sup>. The properties of lemon water are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may work as an antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have an anti-inflammatory effect\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help in reducing microbial infection\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be helpful in parasitic infections\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help to fight allergic reactions\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help lower blood sugar levels\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help in weight management 1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Lemon Water<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLemon has been used for ages for the management of various diseases 4<\/a><\/sup>. The potential uses of lemon water are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Lemon Water for Obesity<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>