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Give a boost to your overall health by drinking warm water with lemon juice everyday. Most of us are aware that lemon juice helps to reduce weight, but few are aware that this humble citric fruit has other health benefits. Here is are some reasons why you should indulge in lemon juice mied in warm water.

Improves digestive system

Drinking warm water with the juice of one lemon on empty stomach is beneficial for your digestive system. It stimulates your gastrointestinal tract. Besides it reduced heartburn and also aids in the elimination process.

Liver detoxification

Lemon juice is loaded with citric acid that enables bodily enzymes to function better. Drinking warm lime water will stimulate your liver and helps in detoxification.

Strengthens immune system

Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which helps to fight colds and strengthens the immune system. This citric food also contains potassium, which plays an important role in stimulating brain and nerve function. Besides it plays an important role in keeping blood pressure under control.

Clear skin

Lemon contains vitamin C, which works wonders on your skin. Vitamin C helps to produce collagen that keeps skin youthful. It also has antioxidants which help to revive dull skin. Regular consumption of warm lemon water aids in removing toxins from the blood. Topical application of diluted lemon juice on blemishes can lighten them.

Weight loss

Consuming lemon juice with warm water in the morning keeps food craving at bay. Studies have revealed that people who adopt an alkaline diet lose weight faster than others.

But don't overdo it. Lemon is acidic and consuming too much lemon juice may corrode your tooth enamel. Also flush your mouth with plain water after drinking lemon juice. Use only fresh lemon to get the health benefits from this citric fruit.

(AW: Pratima Tigga)