Lemon Water is Essential for Fasting

Find out why lemon water is essential for fasting. Check this out!

Lactic Acidosis:

Keto acidosis:

Timestamps
0:00 Lemon water
0:10 Benefits of lemons
1:17 Lemons and acidosis 
2:03 Symptoms of acidosis 
2:30 The right pH 
2:58 A great remedy
3:02 What causes the body to be too acidic 
5:45 What to do 

In this video, I want to cover why lemon water is essential if you’re doing fasting and the ketogenic diet. 

Typically, when a person thinks of lemons, they think of citric acid. Lemons may help decrease the risk of kidney stones because they help bind with oxalates. There is also some vitamin C in lemons. But, the vitamin C is destroyed if the lemon juice product has been pasteurized. 

What’s interesting about lemon juice, is that within one hour after you consume it, it turns alkaline. Lemons may be beneficial for people that have acidosis. 

Symptoms of acidosis:
• Shortness of breath 
• Labored breathing 
• Headaches 
• Tiredness
• Confusion 
• Tremors 
• Arrhythmias 
• Increased heart rate

You don’t actually want to be too alkaline or too acid. A great remedy for being too acidic would actually be lemon juice. 

What can cause the body to be too acidic:
• Keto/fasting 
• Kidney problems 
• Too much iron 
• Alcohol 
• Lactic acidosis 
• Ketoacidosis 
• Liver problems 
• Excessive exercise 

If you’re doing fasting or keto, mix some lemon (about 1 oz.) in water and drink that to help minimize acidosis and some of the symptoms of acidosis. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand why lemon water is essential for fasting.

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[cristina]

I am on IF (16:08) and early in the morning I go for an hour fitwalking. When I come home I drink half a liter of cold water with the juice of two lemons and a tablespoon of ACV. I keep sweating for a good half an hour and then I feel so much energy and power throughout the whole day! Thank you for your advice!!!

[pamlove]

Wow this must of been the power of God, because im fasting and have been drinking a lot of apple cider vinegar Im feeling these symptoms and I drank some lemon water and instantly I start feeling better.

[yackir]

I was doing WATER FASTING on my 9th day I was out of it feeling more tired, sleepy and confused than I ever felt.
I swear I watch this and took two shots of LEMON straight and OH MY GOD I felt great instantly.

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[lloydhlavac]

I drink lemon water every day. I started doing that after developing a kidney stone several years ago, and finding out lemon helps prevent that.

[Waltaro]

I've been starting my days with lemon water, some salt/turmeric/cinnamon, then continue to fast until the afternoon. I find that it wakes up the body and mind the moment you drink it, also empowers your fast. Try it!

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[MrMello]

I work at a restaurant and when I was doing my fast for the first time I started to use lemons in my water like my body was telling me I needed it. It’s amazing to think your body will tell you what you need.

[learnit]

Every time I drink a lemon the night before, the next day I really look energetic and good, my skin looks clear and young

[miriam]

Lemon water is so refreshing and I've heard warm lemon water actually helps keeps you regular. So far it works for me

[ChrisS]

" People are thinking, oh! I'm going to get some vitamin C!" "No they're not." 😂

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This video, along with a few other of your videos, (but this one in particular) has helped me more than I can ever express. I've been suffering for 5-6 YEARS. Doing keto thinking it was the best thing for me, but I have had ALL these symptoms with no answers, with the sleeping part being absolute Hell... sincerely THANK YOU!

[justcreepy]

On intermittent fasting for 7 weeks, slice of squeezed lemon with water is my favourite drink now. Lost 6 kg, and counting.

[jennifermeekeells]

I just drank my 1 tbsp Braggs ACV with my organic lemon juice in water about a half hour ago. Been my favorite morning drink for the past 20 months since starting keto and IF... I put lemon in my water all the time and I feel great!!