The 4 Mistakes People Make with Drinking Lemon Water (and Juice)

Learn more about the benefits of lemons and the top mistakes people make when consuming lemon water. Video on Oxalates, Gout, and Kidney Stones ▶️ 0:00 Introduction: Lemon water 0:14 Lemon water benefits 2:28 Top mistakes when consuming lemon water 6:02 Learn more about lemon juice! Let’s talk about lemon juice and how to avoid common mistakes when consuming it. It’s important to avoid pasteurized lemon juice because the heat used can destroy some of the benefits. Instead, consume lemon juice squeezed from organic lemons or blend whole organic lemons. Top potential benefits of lemons and limes: • They can help reduce kidney stones • They’re high in vitamin C and may help reduce the symptoms of vitamin C deficiency and scurvy • They have an antihistamine effect • They have anti-fungal properties • They can help reduce uric acid • They can help increase iron absorption Top mistakes people make when consuming lemon juice: 1. Drinking it right before a meal What to do: • Consume lemon water at least a half hour before you eat. 2. Not diluting it with water and not using a straw What to do: • Dilute your lemon juice with water and drink it through a straw. 3. Drinking it if you have an ulcer or gastritis What to do: • Lemon water will cause a burning sensation in this situation. Avoid anything acidic if you have an ulcer or inflammation in the stomach. 4. Drinking it if you have alkalosis What to do: • Lemon juice can worsen the symptoms of alkalosis and should be avoided in this situation. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Anchor: TikTok: Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the common mistakes people make when drinking lemon water. I’ll see you in the next video.