Many female friends like to add some lemon slices to water and drink it. They think it can not only make plain water tasteful, but also have good health effects. In fact, many female friends don’t know much about the efficacy of soaking lemon slices in water, nor do they know that soaking lemon slices in water also has side effects. Let’s take a look at the benefits and side effects of soaking lemon slices in water.

1. Function

Detoxification and whitening. The acidic substances and vitamin C contained in lemon slices can help eliminate toxins accumulated in the body. In addition, soaking lemon slices in water and drinking it contains rich vitamin C and citric acid, which can also help replenish skin moisture and whiten the skin.

Remove freckles and nourish the skin. Soak lemon slices in water and drink it. The large amount of citric acid contained in lemon slices can prevent skin pigmentation. You must know that many people have spots on their faces due to pigmentation caused by ultraviolet rays or radiation. Lemon slices can prevent pigmentation and help remove freckles and spots.

Prevent disease. Drinking lemon slices soaked in water can help the body absorb the rich vitamin C contained in it and help maintain the normal physiological functions of body tissues. And it can help enhance the resistance of body tissues. Not only can it help improve the body's immunity, but also because the citrate contained in lemon slices can effectively help prevent and treat diseases such as kidney stones. In addition, drinking lemon slices soaked in water can also help effectively relieve the discomfort of coughing and phlegm caused by a cold.

2. Side effects

Lemon is too acidic. Drinking too much will hurt your stomach and teeth. Long-term use will cause injury to the spleen and stomach, and acne will occur if nutrients cannot be digested. Therefore, drink lemon water in moderation, and pay special attention to the method of soaking lemon slices in water.

In general, soaking lemon slices in water has many effects. It can not only detoxify and whiten, remove freckles and nourish the skin, but also prevent many diseases. However, soaking lemon slices in water will also have certain side effects. It is not recommended to drink it for a long time or drink it excessively to avoid damaging your teeth, spleen and stomach. However, it is still good if you drink lemonade a few times now and then.