The recommended amount of lemon water to drink daily varies slightly among experts, but generally:
- Adding about 3/4 cup (approximately 180 mL) of pure lemon juice to water per day is suggested to help meet vitamin C needs and gain health benefits
. This can be mixed with 250 to 350 mL of water per glass.
- Another practical approach is to fill a 1-liter bottle with room-temperature water and add about 4 lemon slices, drinking it throughout the day for hydration
- Some nutritionists recommend using the juice of 2 lemons per day, which is enough to keep you hydrated and provide vitamin C, especially when consumed first thing in the morning with warm water
- Registered dietitians suggest consuming the juice from 2 to 3 lemons (4 to 6 tablespoons) throughout the day, spread over one or two glasses with meals and one glass between meals
- Generally, drinking one or two glasses of lemon water daily is enough to provide health benefits without risking negative effects like tooth enamel erosion or heartburn
Important considerations:
- Lemon juice is acidic and can erode tooth enamel over time. To reduce this risk, drink lemon water through a straw and rinse your mouth with plain water afterward
- Excessive lemon water consumption may cause heartburn or worsen mouth sores due to acidity
- The average recommended daily water intake is about 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women, and lemon water can be a flavorful way to help meet these hydration goals
In summary, drinking about 1 to 2 glasses of lemon water daily, using the juice of 1 to 3 lemons diluted in water, is considered beneficial and safe for most people, provided precautions are taken to protect dental health and avoid digestive discomfort.