SIDE EFFECTS OF LEMON
1. SKIN IRRITATION: It is the most common side effect of using fruit acids. Lemon is extremely acidic, which can irritate your skin.
2. CHEMICAL LEUKODERMA: Leukoderma, also known as vitiligo, occurs when your skin is lightened due to a loss of melanin, the substance responsible for creating your natural skin color, while some people use lemon to lighten dark spots, large, widespread white leukoderma spots may develop instead
3. SUNBURN: Citrus fruits applied topically can also increase your risk of sunburn. Never apply lemon before going outside in direct sunlight, and don’t use it for several days before any planned outdoor activities.
4. ENAMEL EROSION OR TOOTH DECAY: With lemons being high in vitamin C, lemon juice tends to be acidic which can cause tooth enamel erosion over time. The risk of tooth decay is also increased when lemon water is sweetened with sugar.
5. MIGRAINES: It can occur in a few people after excessive lemon water intake. This is due to the component tyramine in this citrus fruit. Tyramine aggravates migraines.
6. STOMACH PROBLEMS: A large quantity of lemon water can cause a burning sensation in the stomach. This can exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms.
7. WORSEN CANKER SORES: Canker sores are painful mouth ulcers. It usually heals on its own within a week or two and drinking a large amount of lemon water may aggravate it.