Does drinking water with lemon help you lose weight? Understand the benefits

Experts reveal whether there is scientific evidence that drinking water with lemon helps you lose weight. Find it out!

Have you ever heard it? drinking water with lemon helps you lose weight? Is this true or is it just another weight loss myth? Below, experts comment on the topic and reveal whether the habit can bring health benefits. Watch!

Does drinking water with lemon help you lose weight?

Alone, drinking water with lemon does not make you lose weight. “There is no scientific evidence to suggest that consuming this drink can promote weight loss”, guarantees the Dr. Edvania Soaresnutritionist at Estima Nutrição.

However, as long as it is associated with a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet, regular physical activity, stress management and good sleep, the habit can be an ally for several reasons.

“Water, with or without lemon, is essential for a good functioning of the body and metabolism AND helps with the feeling of satiety, which can help reduce calorie intake. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant strengthens the immune system, decreases the inflammatory process AND improves the skin“, says the Dr. Dinah Ribeirocoordinator of the Nutrology course at the Faculdade Primum.

“In other words, water with lemon is a low-calorie drink that can become an excellent option for those who want to control their calorie intake, especially for replace coolants AND other harmful drinks“, he adds.

Lemon can also contribute fight swelling and, since it is a source of potassium, for maintaining heart health.

“The fruit, which contains citric acid, can also help digestion processstimulating the secretion of gastric acids and improving the production of digestive enzymes”, says Dr. Edvânia.

“But be careful: We’re not talking about lemon juice, lemon water is something completely different. Taking into account glycemic problems, juice is not ideal,” warns the Doctor Alexandre Merhebfounder of Espaço Merheb.

Important precautions

“If the water contains a lot of lemon, and is therefore very acidic, it can do this wear away tooth enamel. So it needs to be well diluted,” Dinah points out.

To avoid oral health problems, advises Dr. Edvânia use a straw to drink the drink AND rinse after consumption.

Also, for people suffering from gastrointestinal conditionssuch as reflux, gastritis and esophagitis, the citric acid contained in lemon can worsen the symptoms.

“If ingested in excess, lemon water can actually trigger a trigger kidney disease“, adds the coordinator.

Therefore, the best option is Seek professional guidance before including lemon water in your routine. “The appropriate indications depend on the patient, his goals, his health conditions and also his daily life”, recalls the nutritionist from Estima Nutrição.

“There’s no point in squeezing a dozen lemons into a glass of water and thinking it’s good for you, because it’s not,” exclaims Ribeiro.

There is no magic drink for losing weight

For healthy weight loss, there are no magic drinks or recipes. “If this is your goal, it is essential to follow an adequate diet and focus on the calorie deficit. The person must learn to eat less and better, to do physical activity regularly and consistently, to manage stress, since cortisol makes it difficult to weight loss and sleeping well,” says Dinah.

Source: Terra

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