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10 Great reasons to use fresh lemon juice

1. Antibacterial

When you ingest lemon juice the acid from the lemon juice acts as a antibacterial force inside your stomach.
You can also use lemons to clean your cutting boards and counters.

2. Vitamin C

Besides boosting your immune system, vitamin C helps destroy H. pylori, which is a type of bacteria in your stomach. H. pylori is being researched for its ability to cause stomach ulcers.

Here is a great stomach and gut tonic. This will help you go to the restroom and it will help your stomach fight off any unwanted bacteria like H. pylori. The tonic includes 1 cup of warm water, 1/2 lemon (juiced), 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseed.

3. Alkalize the Body

Believe it or not but lemons are alkalizing for the body. Many people think since lemons are sour they are actually acidic inside your body. Inside your body lemons don’t act acidic, instead, they have alkalizing properties that keep your pH balanced.

It’s best to start your day with warm water and lemon juice.

One-half lemon to a cup of water to start your day.

4. Liver Cleanser

Lemons help stimulate your liver and help flush out toxins like uric acid and also liquefy the bile. This is part of the reason why lemons are used as a great cleanser.

5. Vitamin P

Vitamin P is a flavonoid. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals associated with cellular damage and aging. Flavonoids also help reduce inflammation.

6. Anti-cancer Properties

Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer properties like limonene which may slow the growth of tumors. 

7. Protection Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative disease that occurs with aging. Foods rich in vitamin C  can help protect against inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

8. Cleans You Out and Aids in Digestion

Lemon juice like most fresh vegetable juices contains pectin fiber. Pectin fiber is a type of water-soluble fiber that helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Another great thing about pectin is that it keeps you feeling full and reduces cravings.

9. Natural Diuretic

Lemon juice and warm water also help increase the rate of urination. This is great because toxins and other harmful substances are pushed out of your body, leaving your body in an alkaline state.

10. Hydration of the Lymph System

Warm water and lemon juice support the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body. When your body is deprived of water, you can definitely feel the side effects, which include: feeling tired, sluggish, decreased immune function, constipation, lack of energy, low/high blood pressure, lack of sleep, lack of mental clarity, and feeling stressed just to name a few.

When you have these symptoms it might mean that your adrenals are “fatigued.” Your adrenals function in secreting necessary hormones, regulating the stress response, regulating blood pressure, and much more. So keep your adrenals happy by staying hydrated.

Remember Lemon juice in the bottle is not created equal to using Fresh Ripe Lemons. So keep it fresh.

This information is meant to inform and entertain and is in no way medical advice.