Drinking lemon water every day can fight cancer, detoxify, and help lose weight? Nutritionists Debunk 4 Myths

Going viral on the internet: Can eating more lemons kill cancer cells? Nutritionists pointed out that this is a completely unfounded rumor and asked the public not to believe it and delay seeking medical treatment. Simply put, current medical research has not found that lemons can kill cancer cells; if you want to prevent cancer, you should start with a balanced diet and consume more fruits and vegetables of different colors.

Hong Ruopu, a nutritionist at the Zhongxiao branch of Taipei City United Hospital, pointed out that the country is full of fake news. There have been many online rumors recently, including: "Lemon can kill cancer cells" and "Hot lemon water can prevent cancer and anti-aging", etc. There are also claims that you can freeze lemon slices overnight before drinking them, or soak lemon slices in hot water before drinking them, etc. These are all statements without medical evidence.

Lemon health care does not have anti-cancer effect

Generally speaking, 100 grams of lemon contains 33 calories, 7.3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.2 grams of dietary fiber, and 14 milligrams of vitamin C, which can supplement the sugar, vitamins and minerals needed by the human body. However, it is understood that there are still no human clinical trials or research reports from pharmaceutical companies that can confirm the anti-cancer effect of lemon.

Although lemons do not have anti-cancer effects, citrus fruits such as lemons are rich in vitamin C, which have many benefits such as antibacterial, improving immunity, and assisting in collagen production. Proper consumption of lemon water can help maintain health, but people should be reminded not to consume excessive amounts to avoid damaging teeth and irritating the stomach, causing gastroesophageal reflux and gastric ulcers.

Some people often mistakenly believe that drinking lemon water can remove toxins from the body and help lose weight. But research does not support this claim.

Debunking 4 myths about drinking lemonade

Nutritionist Hong Ruopu emphasized that although lemons cannot kill cancer cells, drinking a glass of lemon water can help relieve throat discomfort when your throat is sore or itchy. In addition, lemon is an alkaline food and can be said to be a good fruit for fighting diabetes. Regarding the health-preserving benefits of drinking lemon water, Chinese people still have four major misconceptions that need to be addressed.

Myth 1: Drinking lemon water can detoxify and help lose weight?

Some people often mistakenly believe that drinking lemon water can remove toxins from the body and help lose weight. But research does not support this claim. In fact, the body's kidneys and liver can complete the detoxification work we need. Although lemons contain pectin fiber, when the lemon is squeezed into water, the amount of fiber is greatly reduced, and it is of limited help in weight loss.

Myth 2: Can lemon water change the body's pH?

Lemon is an alkaline food. Although lemon water contains citric acid, citric acid can be completely metabolized in the body to produce carbon dioxide and water. As carbon dioxide is exhaled out of the body, the acidity is reduced. However, the pH value of human blood is constant and will not change due to eating more alkaline foods. It should follow the principles of balance and diversity to be helpful.

Myth 3: Lemon water has many benefits, can we drink it every day?

Since the organic acid components in lemon juice are irritating to the human gastrointestinal tract, it is not suitable for drinking every day. The best time to drink lemon water is after a meal. In addition, it should not be used if you have a history of gastric ulcer, acid reflux, or gastrointestinal surgery.

Myth 4: Is it good to soak lemons in hot water for nutritional benefits?

The vitamin C in lemon is afraid of heat and light and is easily destroyed by high temperature and sunlight. Lemon slice water is best brewed with 40 degree water. A large piece of lemon with skin can be brewed into a pot of about 800C.C. It is recommended to drink it immediately after brewing. Do not soak it for a long time or place it in direct sunlight.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Chinese people are very afraid of cancer, and many people like to use diet to fight cancer. But in fact, many food ingredients that claim to have anti-cancer effects cannot stand the test of scientific evidence, and it is difficult to prove that they have anti-cancer effects. It is recommended that cancer patients seek regular treatment and eat a balanced diet unless the doctor has special instructions.