Hydration and vitamin C contribute to normal collagen maintenance.
Vitamin C can enhance absorption of non-heme iron from foods.
Routine alone can improve consistency and awareness.
Sounds promising, right? But benefits only show up when the habit is done well. Now let’s uncover the mistakes.
The 13 Most Common Lemon Water Mistakes—and How to Fix Them
Mistake 1: Using Bottled Lemon Juice
Bottled juice often contains preservatives and loses nutrients during processing. Fresh lemons provide a more complete profile of natural compounds.
Fix: Use freshly squeezed lemon whenever possible.
But freshness alone isn’t enough.
Mistake 2: Drinking Undiluted Lemon Juice
Straight lemon juice is highly acidic. It can irritate the stomach lining and damage tooth enamel.
Fix: Always dilute with plenty of water. One lemon wedge or half a lemon per glass is usually enough.
Still feeling discomfort? The next mistake may explain it.
Mistake 3: Drinking It Ice Cold
