What happens when you drink lemon water for 7 days

Lemon water is pretty popular. It’s offered as a free upgrade to regular water at pretty much all restaurants. Some people drink it simply because they prefer the taste, but some are devotees of the purported health benefits. In truth, not a lot of studies have been done on lemon water specifically, but we do understand quite a bit about lemon and water separately. Both are very good for you.

And, there is a ton of anecdotal evidence from people who swear by lemon water for a variety of health boosts. Taken daily, you should be able to tell if it helps you within about 7 days. Here’s what may happen if you take up the lemon water habit.

Easier weight loss

Studies in mice indicate that the polyphenol antioxidants in lemons can reduce weight gain despite a high-fat diet. Insulin resistance was also improved in these mice. More studies are needed to determine if the results can be duplicated in humans, but anecdotal evidence is favourable.

Get enough vitamin C

Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that has a ton of health benefits. It can only be gotten from food as our bodies don’t synthesize it alone. Getting your RDA of vitamin C can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Vitamin C is good for your skin and bonds with free radicals that accelerate aging.

Younger looking skin

Hydrated skin is happy skin, so drinking more water is already a great start to achieve that dewy look from the inside out. Not only does hydrated skin stay tighter and smoother, it also has the opportunity to expel toxins via sweat.

No kidney stones

Kidney stones are basically calcium deposits, and experts recommend getting more citric acid to reduce the risk of developing them. As a citrus fruit, lemon is a great source of citric acid.

More water is also important to keeping your kidneys healthy, so the combo here is a good bet for people who are prone to stones.