Lemon is a citrus fruit widely used especially in gastronomy as a condiment for different meats. In addition, it has a variety of properties that are very beneficial for the body and in today’s post we will tell you all the necessary information to be able to get the most out of it.
What is it for?
In order to take advantage of all the properties of lemon commonly mixed with a dose of warm water, it is important that it is not too hot because it damages its essential components. When the person has a diet that intensifies the acid levels in the body, the different parts of the body extract alkaline elements from the muscles and bones to balance the pH. This can cause a deficiency of calcium, magnesium and potassium, components that lemon has and that contribute to maintaining an adequate Ph in the body. On the other hand, the input of this fruit with warm water has detoxifying properties and contributes to good digestion as it fuses with the acids and enzymes deposited in the stomach. The liver is also an organ that benefits from the intake of lemon,
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.