Green tea and lemons are high in antioxidants, which can help protect against inflammation and chronic conditions.
Studies suggest that drinking green tea may help decrease body weight and body fat. Some animal studies have found that certain compounds in lemons could also help prevent weight gain.
Some studies have linked drinking green tea to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.
Studies have found that consuming both green tea and lemons is associated with improved heart health and reductions in several risk factors for heart disease.
Drinking green tea is linked to a lower risk of dementia, impaired brain function, and Alzheimer’s disease. Test-tube and animal studies also suggest that compounds found in lemons may improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which can reduce inflammation and help treat and prevent infections. Certain compounds in green tea, such as EGCG, may improve immune function as well.
Green tea contains caffeine, which can decrease fatigue, enhance alertness, and improve cognitive and physical functioning.
Drinking green tea may be linked to a lower risk of kidney stones. Lemon juice also contains citric acid, which could help prevent kidney stones as well.
Some studies suggest that lemons and green tea could reduce the growth and spread of several types of cancer cells.
Drinking green tea with lemon can help you stay hydrated, which could help support many aspects of health.