![Lemon Splashes in Water on Black](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lemon_Splash_in_Water_on_Black-60_300x401.jpg) Lemons are with filled with nutrients, including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. Because of how hard lemon juice can be on the enamel of your teeth, it’s important to dilute it with water of any temperature (lukewarm is recommended). Drink it first thing in the morning, and wait 15 to 30 minutes to have breakfast. This will help you fully receive the benefits of lemon water, some of which are listed below. 1. Reduces inflammation -------------------- If you drink lemon water on a regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in your body, which is where disease states occur. It removes uric acid in your joints, which is one of the main causes of inflammation. 2. Aids in digestion ----------------- Lemon juice not only encourages healthy digestion by loosening toxins in your digestive tract, it helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, burping, and bloating. 3. Suppresses hunger ----------------- Lemons contain pectin fiber, which assists in fighting hunger cravings. 4. Cleanses your system -------------------- It helps flush out the toxins in your body by enhancing enzyme function, stimulating your liver. 5. Keeps your skin clean and clear ------------------------------- The antioxidants in lemon juice help to not only decrease blemishes, but wrinkles too! It can also be applied to scars and age spots to reduce their appearance and, because it’s detoxifying your blood, it will maintain your skin’s radiance. 6. Boosts your immune system ------------------------- Vitamin C is very important for our immune system and lemon juice is full of it. The level of vitamin C in your system is one of the first things to plummet when you’re stressed, which is why it is recommended to take extra vitamin C during especially stressful days. 7. Excellent source of potassium ----------------------------- Lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function. 8. Freshens your breath -------------------- It helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis. Because the citric acid can erode tooth enamel, don’t brush your teeth immediately after drinking lemon water. Wait a bit until the citric acid has been diluted from your teeth. 9. Gives you an energy boost ------------------------- Lemon juice provides your body with energy when it enters your digestive tract, and it also helps reduce anxiety and depression. Even the scent of lemons has a calming effect on your nervous system. 10. Helps you cut out caffeine -------------------------- Replacing your morning coffee with a cup of hot lemon water can do wonders! You will feel refreshed, and no longer have to deal with that afternoon crash. Plus, your nerves will definitely be thankful. 11. Helps fight viral infections ---------------------------- Warm lemon water is the most effective way to diminish viral infections and the sore throats they cause. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll also help fight off the infection completely.