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5 Side Effects of Drinking Too Much Lemon Water

Lemon skins serve as a host for unpleasant organisms

If you’re a germaphobe, you may want to steer clear of putting lemon wedges in your water – at least in a restaurant. In a 2007 study in the Journal of Environmental Health, researchers tested the rinds and flesh of lemons from more than 21 restaurants. In conclusion, they found that nearly 70% of the lemons contained organisms such as E. Coli, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

 

Using concentrated lemon juice can cause cavities

Cavities are a result of damaging bacteria that digest the sugar in foods and produce acids. Although lemon water on its own may not lead to the development of cavities, if you typically sweeten it with sugar or use concentrated lemon juices instead of a freshly squeezed lemon, then you could have a problem on your hands… and teeth.

 

You may worsen canker sores

If you drink lemon water while dealing with a mouth sore, you’re probably making it worse without realizing it. Lemon water can do more damage to your mouth than just decay your tooth enamel, it also has the potential to exacerbate canker sores and irritate mouth sores, according to the American Dental Association.

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