7. Lemon
Lemon water is one of the most frequently recommended home remedies for digestive discomfort.
It’s easy to prepare, inexpensive, and refreshing. Simply squeeze a little lemon juice into a glass of water.
Some people enjoy drinking lemon water after meals, particularly when they feel overly full or thirsty. Staying adequately hydrated is important for normal digestive function, and adding lemon can make plain water more appealing.
However, there’s an important catch.
Lemon juice is highly acidic. If your indigestion involves heartburn or acid reflux, lemon may make your symptoms worse instead of better.
Despite popular claims, there isn’t convincing evidence that lemon water neutralizes stomach acid or reliably treats indigestion.
That means the benefits you experience might come primarily from drinking water rather than from the lemon itself.
Try this: If you enjoy lemon water and it doesn’t bother your stomach, there’s generally no need to avoid it. But if you notice burning, sour-tasting reflux, or increased discomfort, switch to plain water.
Sometimes the simplest remedy is also the gentlest: a glass of water, a smaller meal, and enough time for your stomach to settle.
