In this episode, we dive into the truth behind the very bold lemon water claims. Will it make you lose weight quickly? Is it the cure-all answer we’ve been searching for? Let’s look at what the science has to say. Lemon extract has been shown to reduce ACE gene expression (a biomarker for sustained weight loss) after 10 hours of exposure. It also seems quite safe to add lemon fruit or lemon essential oil to water. There are some essential oil safety tips that should be looked at prior to ingestion, however. In this episode, we discuss all of that.
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References
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Tejpal, S., Wemyss, A. M., Bastie, C. C., & Klein-Seetharaman, J. (2020). Lemon Extract Reduces Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Expression and Activity and Increases Insulin Sensitivity and Lipolysis in Mouse Adipocytes. Nutrients, 12(8), 2348. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12082348
Vostinaru, O., Codruta Heghes, S., & Filip, L. (2020). Safety profile of essential oils. Essential Oils – Bioactive Compounds, New Perspectives and Applications. https://doi:10.5772/intechopen.91363
