What are the functions and benefits of honey lemon water?
Sep 13, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, honey lemon water, as a common beverage, has effects and benefits including hydration, freshening breath, promoting digestion, helping to brighten skin tone, and relieving fatigue. When drinking honey lemon water, it is important to note that honey has a high sugar content, so diabetic patients should control their intake or consume it under a doctor's guidance. Additionally, due to its high acidity, it is recommended to rinse the mouth after drinking lemon water.
Generally speaking, as a common beverage, honey lemon water mainly functions to replenish fluids, freshen breath, promote digestion, help brighten skin complexion, and relieve fatigue. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Replenish fluids: Based on water and mixed with honey and lemon, honey lemon water has a sweet and sour refreshing taste that enhances willingness to drink. It helps the body replenish daily fluid needs, maintain normal metabolism, especially suitable for those who dislike drinking plain boiled water, helping alleviate bodily dehydration.
2. Freshen breath: Citric acid in lemon helps neutralize some odorous substances in the mouth, while honey reduces bacterial growth in the oral cavity. Together, they can effectively improve bad breath caused by oral bacteria and food residue, keeping breath fresh and enhancing oral comfort.
3. Promote digestion: Organic acids in lemon stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and aid digestion; honey regulates gastrointestinal function, alleviating discomfort such as bloating and loss of appetite caused by indigestion. It is especially suitable to drink适量 (a moderate amount) after meals to assist digestion and nutrient absorption.
4. Help brighten skin complexion: Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which has certain antioxidant properties, helping reduce damage to the skin caused by free radicals in the body; nutrients in honey nourish the skin. Drinking both together over a prolonged period can help improve dull skin complexion, making the skin appear brighter and more radiant.
5. Relieve fatigue: Glucose and fructose in honey can be quickly absorbed by the body, converted into energy, replenishing physical consumption and relieving physical fatigue; the fragrant scent of lemon can soothe nerves, reduce mental tension, helping alleviate fatigue caused by work or study and restoring energy.
When drinking honey lemon water, it should be noted that honey has a high sugar content, so diabetic patients should control their intake or consume it under a doctor's guidance; lemon is highly acidic, so it is recommended to rinse the mouth after drinking to avoid long-term direct contact with teeth that may erode tooth enamel.
