Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) of water
- Juice of ½ fresh lemon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda (food-grade)
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the water.
- Add the baking soda. It will fizz as it reacts with the lemon juice.
- Wait until the fizzing stops.
- Stir well and drink.
Suggested Dosage
- Drink one glass per day at most, preferably after a meal.
- It is generally not recommended to use this drink daily for long periods without medical advice.
Important Safety Information
While this drink is popular on social media, there is no strong scientific evidence that it detoxifies the body, burns fat, treats diseases, or provides major health benefits beyond hydration and vitamin C from the lemon.
Because baking soda contains a significant amount of sodium, avoid or speak with your healthcare provider before using it regularly if you:
- Have high blood pressure.
- Have kidney disease or heart disease.
- Are on a sodium-restricted diet.
- Are pregnant.
- Take medications that may interact with antacids.