Q: Since lemon is acidic, will it harm my teeth?
A: I have been drinking a minimum of 10 drops of lemon in my water daily for 12 years, and there has been NO EROSION of enamel. Previously, I was unable to eat citrus fruit or fresh pineapple because my teeth were so sensitive.
Q: How does lemon essential oil make us less acidic?
A: There is a chemical reaction in the body which causes some citrus oils – particularly LEMON and GRAPEFRUIT – to leave the body in a more alkaline state. In other words, the molecules of lemon and grapefruit bond the acid molecules to them. They are then eliminated from the body in the urine. It is important to note that lemon and grapefruit are ACID-BINDERS while ORANGE IS ACID-FORMING.
