{"id":30563,"date":"2022-05-23T22:45:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T22:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=30563"},"modified":"2022-06-13T19:25:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T19:25:34","slug":"does-lemon-water-help-you-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/does-lemon-water-help-you-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Lemon Water Help You Lose Weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does lemon water help you lose weight? How about help you de-bloat, optimize digestion<\/a>, and more? Dietitians debunk one of the internet\u2019s favorite health fads\u2014and explain why lemon water isn\u2019t exactly the magic elixir people make it out to be.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Health fads<\/a> come and go, but drinking lemon water for weight loss<\/a> is one that stands the test of time. Celebrities like Jennifer Anniston<\/a>, Gweynth Paltrow<\/a>, and Gisele Bundchen<\/a> have been touting the health benefits of lemon water for nearly a decade. Open up any social media<\/a> app and you\u2019ll likely see someone starting their day with a glass of lemon water\u2014and claiming that it has helped them do everything from drop pounds to relieve constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n

But does lemon water actually help you lose weight? Not exactly, according to experts. While the drink does have some serious benefits, it doesn\u2019t burn fat or help you shed pounds like many claim. Below, nutritionists and dietitians explain everything you need to know about drinking lemon water for weight loss and other health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n

Is Drinking Lemon Water Good For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are several benefits of drinking lemon water. The biggest one? That the yummy flavor may entice you to drink more water in general\u2014and hydration is key<\/a> for overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cHydration helps with everything in the body, so in my book, anything that can get you to drink more water is a plus,\u201d says Jennifer Hanway<\/a>, board-certified holistic nutritionist, celebrity health coach, and wellness expert. \u201cMany of us are chronically dehydrated and need a little flavor to encourage us to drink more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

But there are other benefits to drinking lemon water aside from increased hydration. \u201cLemon water can help boost your vitamin C intake, which is great for your immune system<\/a> and skin health,\u201d says Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE<\/a>, and HUM\u2019s education specialist. \u201cPlus, the citric acid in lemons can help promote healthy digestion and kidney function.\u201d How does citric acid promote healthy digestion? A recent study<\/a> found that consuming citric acid found in lemon juice before a meal can help boost gastric acid function. Gastric acid works to break down food particles into soluble matter, initiates the breakdown of nutrients (particularly protein<\/a>), and prepares the food for the small intestine. And when it comes to kidney function, there\u2019s evidence<\/a> that citric acid may help prevent certain types of kidney stones due to its potassium content.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

So what about all of the other supposed benefits you may have heard about? These are the top lemon water claims:<\/p>\n\n\n\n