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6 SIDE EFFECTS OF LIME WATER
1. TOOTH DECAY: Lime juice contains high amounts of citric acid which can dissolve enamel and excessive intake of lime juice can damage the enamel lining of your teeth and increase the risk of tooth decay and plaque.
2. STOMACH ULCERS: The high amount of citric acid in lime juice also poses risk of stomach ulcers.
3. PROBLEMS DURING PREGNANCY: Excessive amount of lime juice can increase risk of both heartburn and other food-borne illnesses since the immune system gets weak during pregnancy.
4. GASTROESPHAGEAL REFLUX DISORDER: Excess intake of lime juice can irritate the oesophageal lining increasing risk of the gastroesphageal reflux disorder.
5. KIDNEY PROBLEMS: The high amount of potassium levels in citrus fruits can affect the electrolyte balance in people with kidney ailments and excessive intake of lime juice can be harmful for people with kidney ailments.
6. SULFITE DISORDERS: Lime juice contains sulfites which can cause allergic reactions in some people.