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When life hands you a bunch of lemons, make lemonade. When life hands you health issues, drink lemon water. You are likely unaware of the following health benefits that lemon water offers.

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• Lemons contain vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system.

• Lemons also contain potassium, which helps the heart, brain and nerves achieve optimal function.

• Lemons loosen toxins in your digestive tract, relieving symptoms of heartburn, burping and bloating.

• Lemons flush out toxins in your body, thus stimulating the liver.

• Lemons contain antioxidants that decrease wrinkles and blemishes on the skin.

• Lemons contain pectin fiber, which reduce hunger cravings.