A 50-year-old woman squeezes 5-6 lemons to drink every day. The doctor reveals the results. In just 1 month, you’ll see results.
A 50-year-old woman squeezes 5-6 lemons a day, drinks them on an empty stomach, and abstains from food and water, hoping to flush out toxins and “cleanse her internal organs”. In just 1 month, doctors reveal shocking results.
Recently, there has been a trend on social media about drinking concentrated lemon juice in the morning on an empty stomach to flush out toxins and waste from the เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย body. Many people believe that squeezing 5-7 lemons and drinking it immediately after waking up will help “cleanse the liver and kidneys and prevent disease”.
Dr. Du Minh Tun, director of Du Minh Traditional Medicine Clinic and a member of the Vietnam Traditional Medicine Association, shared the case of a 50-year-old woman who drank the juice of five to six lemons on an empty stomach every day, without eating any main meals, believing that doing so would effectively cleanse her internal organs.
Even though her husband tried to warn her and said it was unscientific, she still believed in the information on the internet and believed that “if he can do it, so can we”.
After a month, the woman began to lose weight, develop pale skin, experience stomach pain, bloating, insomnia, and constant fatigue. Although she believed she was detoxifying and would become healthier, her health deteriorated to the point where her family took her to the hospital, where they discovered she had a severe stomach ulcer.
Believing in unverified information not only harms your health, but also creates conflict in your family due to differences of opinion.
Dangerous Mistakes When Drinking Lemon Water
For traditional medicine, lemons are sour and cool, and help to enhance the functioning of the liver and spleen, remove toxins, and aid digestion.
But Dr. Du Minh Tun insists that lemon is not a miracle drug and there is no study that proves that lemon can cure all diseases. If used incorrectly, lemon can become poison that severely damages the stomach.
- Destroys the stomach lining: The citric acid in lemons destroys the protective layer in the stomach, causing inflammation and stomach ulcers.
- Causes Digestive Problems: People with weak digestive systems may experience bloating, diarrhea, and loose stools from drinking too much lemon.
- Decreased immunity: Drinking too much lemon can lead to electrolyte imbalance, anemia, and fatigue, weight loss, and insomnia.
- Destroys teeth and affects kidneys: The acid in lemons can erode tooth enamel, causing tooth sensitivity, and can cause kidney damage if consumed in excess.
Associate Professor Dr. Dang Kwok Ai from E Hospital confirmed that drinking lemon water on an empty stomach is destroying the stomach itself. He explained that in the morning, the digestive juices in the stomach are highly acidic. Drinking lemon water will make it worse, causing the stomach and digestive system to be easily destroyed.
He also said that in the morning, after waking up, everyone should drink a little water to dilute stomach acid, which will help prevent stomach pain and stomach problems.
How to use lemons correctly
Doctor Du Minh Tun advised, “Lemon is good, but it must be used correctly. Otherwise, it will be dangerous.”
Principles of using lemon
- Do not drink lemon water on an empty stomach.
- Do not use too much concentrated lemon juice.
- Lemon should not be used continuously for long periods of time.
- You should use 1-2 lemons per day mixed with warm water.
- People with weak stomachs should avoid drinking lemon in the morning.
- Those with a cold body or weak spleen should mix lemon with ginger or honey to balance it.
- Those who have a hot body or are easily constipated can mix lemon with coconut water or honey.
- People with a history of stomach problems should limit their consumption of lemons and, if they must use them, dilute them.
As experts say, not all the buzz around the internet is true. Don’t let a healthy fruit become a health hazard just because of a trend that lacks scientific proof. Use lemons wisely, listen to your body, and consult a professional before using them.