In my defense, I only began regularly consuming lemon water three weeks ago, almost by accident. As my physician pointed out, my urine was highly concentrated, and suggested that “if regular water feels boring to you, then try adding some lemon in it.” This innocent recommendation took me straight down the rabbit hole.
It turns out that citric acid found in lemons actually serves a purpose in maintaining kidney health and is not just a popular opinion promoted by influencers on wellness sites. Citrate, a compound formed from citric acid, binds with calcium in the urinary tract, preventing it from crystallizing into kidney stones. Passing a kidney stone is such an unpleasant experience that most people would happily consume lemon juice as-is, daily, if it could stop the pain. Clinical research has shown that lemonade therapy has equivalent outcomes compared to administering potassium citrate in preventing kidney stone formation, which is quite impressive for something that can be easily prepared at home.
During my first three weeks of consumption, I could feel bloating reduction, less morning sluggishness, and increased natural thirst, which is probably the best kidney health result of all – This also makes it more difficult for kidney stones to form since there is less time between water intake and going to the bathroom. My skin appears different too although that’s a completely different story.
Something else you won’t be told is that your teeth will also be impacted by drinking this mixture since it will affect the enamel, thus drinking through a straw becomes necessary if you’re drinking this daily. Moreover, if you are prone to kidney disease, then you need to be under medical supervision due to your citrate levels since damaged kidneys metabolize electrolytes differently.
There are forums on the internet where you can read first hand accounts of people who had kidney stones and how the urologists recommended changing their diets.
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