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In winter, hot lemon as an immune booster, in summer lemon water for refreshment: In addition to healthy effects, the acid can be a problem for the teeth.
Is water too bland for you?
You can spice up tap and mineral water with lemon juice and lemon slices.
The aroma of citrus helps some people drink more throughout the day.
Lemon also contains important nutrients.
Above all, vitamin C. One lemon covers around half of the daily requirement for vitamin C, as the
Apotheke Umschau
informs.
It is a powerful antioxidant that, among other things, strengthens the immune system.
Lemon water is also said to help you lose weight by reducing the feeling of hunger.
The calorie content of the lemon is also manageable: there are only around 20 kilocalories in 100 grams. According to the AOK, the flavonoids it contains, which are secondary plant substances, are also said to have a positive effect on intestinal health.
The
Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE)
informs that foods rich in flavonoids can lower blood pressure and thereby counteract cardiovascular diseases.
This positive effect can be at least partially explained by a greater diversity of intestinal flora, the
BZfE
cites a study from Northern Ireland.
Disadvantages of lemon water: Acid attacks teeth
But the acid in lemons is tough.
The high acid content can attack tooth enamel and lead to long-term dental problems, as the
Seeklinik Zurich
warns.
According to the Swiss specialist clinic for oral, maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery, sensitive teeth caused by frequent consumption of lemon water are not uncommon.
The acid weakens the protective layer of the tooth and has the ability to dissolve calcium and phosphate from the tooth enamel, according to the Seeklinik.
Anyone who brushes their teeth immediately after drinking increases this effect, which results in demineralized tooth enamel and increased sensitivity to stimuli.
A slice of lemon adds flavor to the water.
But consumed frequently, lemon water can damage your teeth.
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According to the clinic, you can tell that your teeth are affected by the following symptoms:
The cutting edges and the cusps of the teeth have decreased.
The teeth are sensitive to heat and/or cold.
How to strengthen your teeth
If you follow the following rules, you will avoid tooth enamel problems:
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You should not brush your teeth for around an hour after consuming acidic foods such as lemon juice.
Always use toothpaste containing fluoride.
Fluorides strengthen the binding of minerals and make the teeth less sensitive to acid attacks, informs the
Seeklinik Zurich
.
After consuming lemon water, rinse your teeth with plain water.
Drink lemon water in moderation.
It's not just your teeth that benefit.
Excessive amounts of citric acid can cause stomach upset.
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