Does drinking lemon water first thing in the morning actually detox your body?

SU susan1978 US 🛠️ Specialist 👁 48 ⚑ Report Folk Medicine

I've been seeing this all over TikTok and Instagram lately - people swear by starting their day with lemon water to 'flush toxins' and boost metabolism. My friend tried it for a month and claims she has more energy now, but I'm skeptical about whether there's any actual science behind it or if it's just a placebo effect.

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RO robert7 GB 🔍 Enthusiast 💬 40 answers ⚑

Your liver and kidneys already handle detoxification constantly without needing lemon water to do it. The energy boost your friend felt is likely placebo, though staying hydrated first thing in the morning does help most people feel more alert, and that benefit has nothing to do with the lemon specifically.

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