5 Lesser-known Side Effects Of Consuming Too Much Lemon

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The side effects of lemon you did not know about

Lemon is one of the best sources of vitamin C that we keep on having in our day to day life without thinking twice in the form of lemon water, lemonade etc. This multi-purpose fruit is known to be relatively healthy for skin, hair and even the complete body. But, did you ever imagine that this sour-flavoured fruit can cause some discomfort to you as well? Experts believe that despite its nutritious properties when a person consumes too much lemon, it can cause several side effects. (Images courtesy: iStock)

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Stomach issues

We have heard a lot of times that consuming lemon water with an empty honey stomach can help in the digestion process. However, too much lemon juice can upset the tummy as well as it can reduce the digestion process which can cause stomach pain as well.

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Dehydration

When you consume lemon juice, it flushes out the toxins from the body. But, did you know that too much lemon can enlarge your bladder causing too many bathroom visits that can drain you? Hence, you must have a lot of water when you consume lemon frequently.

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Tooth erosion

The juice of a lemon is highly acidic and when you have too much lemon juice, it can cause a tingling sensation on your teeth. This can further cause decay in tooth enamel over time. Tooth erosion is basically the chemical loss of mineralized tooth substances. So, when there is tooth sensitivity, you must start reducing the intake of citric foods such as a lemon.

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Bad for hair

Did you know using lemon juice directly on hair can cause your hair to dry and grey? The acidic value of lemons can make them look very bad as you struggle to untangle them. Many people use this remedy to get rid of dandruff.

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Dry skin

This fruit is known to cause dryness in your skin and it is for this reason that those with oily skin are recommended. However, if you have dry skin and keep on having lemon water/lemonade on a regular basis, it causes more dryness in your body that can result in flaky and dry skin.

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