April 2022 PMID 35013789

Glycemic response, satiety, gastric secretions and emptying after bread consumption with water, tea or lemon juice: a randomized crossover intervention using MRI.

Daniela Freitas, François Boué, Mourad Benallaoua, Gheorghe Airinei, Robert Benamouzig, Evelyne Lutton, Laurène Jourdain, Rose-Marie Dubuisson, Xavier Maître, Luc Darrasse, Steven Le Feunteun

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Several discussions highlight the practical implications of the study, with phrases like 'lemon water may help lower blood sugar peaks' and 'a cheap hack to improve digestion,' showing how authors connect scientific data to everyday health tips. The tone varies from informative to casual, which emphasizes the relevance of the research while also indicating some skepticism about overhyped claims.

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Most discussions acknowledge the research's findings, with users noting that lemon juice affects glycemic response and gastric processes, indicating a general agreement on the study's outcomes.

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Abstract in brief

The study investigated how consuming bread with water, lemon juice, or tea affects blood sugar levels, stomach emptying, and feelings of fullness, finding that lemon juice speeds up gastric emptying and reduces blood sugar response.
Lemon juice increased the volume of stomach contents and stimulated faster gastric emptying, which likely helps lower blood glucose spikes by interfering with starch digestion through its acidity.
While lemon juice significantly lowered the glycemic response, tea had no effect, and changes in hunger and stomach volume were related but not significantly different across the drinks, suggesting acidity plays a key role in managing blood sugar.]

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BioVison

@davidleipi · X

"Lemon juice lowered the glycemic response and increased both gastric secretions and emptying rate." DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02762-2

Oct 31, 2024 · 1 like · 13 followers View post →

مقاومة الانسولين insulin resistance

@insulin_resista · X

يؤدي تناول عصير الليمون قبل تناول الطعام إلى : إفراز المزيد من الإنزيمات الهضمية وإفراغ المعدة بشكل أسرع وانخفاض نسبة السكر في الدم بنسبة تصل ل ٣٥٪ بينما لم يكن لشرب الشاي اي تأثير على سكر الدم الدراسة https://t.co/F85Ef1b41E دراسة مشابهة https://t.co/4W69up1jp9 https://t.co/L81xlkLO2a

Oct 12, 2024 · 31,052 followers View post →

Steve Holland

@Xsteveholl · X

@AlpacaAurelius The acidic wine is consumed with meals instead of water. Salivary amylase is neutralised in a low PH environment like the stomach unless you dilute by drinking water with your carbs. https://t.co/ZsF80S2Eh3 https://t.co/c5xQiRigPh

Jun 14, 2024 · 1,974 followers View post →

Rerise Health

@rerisehealth · X

Lemon juice before a starchy meal may lead to faster gastric emptying and lowers blood sugar peaks. Make lemon water your pre-meal go-to for better digestion. DOI: 10.1007/s00394-021-02762-2 https://t.co/ggu2qa4ath

Apr 18, 2024 · 1 like · 7 followers View post →

keto3000

@keto3000 · X

RT @livevitaeuk: Simple wins. Infused lemon into your water jug across the day. "Glycemic response, satiety, gastric secretions and emptyin…

Jan 1, 2024 · 1 share · 445 followers View post →

Gurneet Singh

@gurneetkalra · X

Does lemon water do anything? The science based guys love to poke fun at it. Sure the claims are probably overhyped. But that doesn't mean there isn't an effect. Science plays catch up when it comes to health most of the time. Evidence: 1) https://t.co/oNqHs1ZAGe 2) https://t.co/Zo2VP8Somw

Dec 6, 2023 · 1 like · 535 followers View post →

Gurneet Singh

@gurneetkalra · X

Does lemon water do anything? The science based guys love to poke fun at it. Sure the claims are probably overhyped. But that doesn't mean there isn't an effect. Science plays catch up when it comes to health most of the time. https://t.co/oNqHs1ZAGe https://t.co/xH0ajOzzXZ https://t.co/Nep1ENcDKU

Dec 6, 2023 · 535 followers View post →

Steve Holland

@Xsteveholl · X

@KenDBerryMD Just watched your video, there is a benefit to lemon juice in a specific circumstance. When you're eating carbs, lemon juice is acidic enough to neutralise salivary amylase. https://t.co/ZsF80S2Eh3 https://t.co/5G5qyWDGYy

Nov 12, 2023 · 1,974 followers View post →

Steve Holland

@Xsteveholl · X

@robertlufkinmd Salivary amylase can be neutralised in the stomach with acid. Lemon juice, vinegar, ruby red wine ect . ~35% reduction blood glucose @ 55mins . https://t.co/ZsF80S2Eh3 https://t.co/RYsdKZXOL2

Sep 3, 2023 · 1 like · 1,974 followers View post →

فقيه محمد

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Aug 30, 2023 · 288 followers View post →

Steve Holland

@Xsteveholl · X

@ClausCarlsen1 Have you thought about adding lemon juice diluted with water to your oats? https://t.co/ZsF80S2Eh3 https://t.co/2MQF6Mxd5B

Aug 27, 2023 · 1 like · 1,974 followers View post →

Hirokazu Ishida

@mptfk329 · X

RT @kojija: 【なぜレモン汁を飲むと血糖値が上がらないのか】 →血糖反応を低下 →胃液分泌と排出速度の両方を増加唾液α-アミラーゼの酸阻害によるデンプン加水分解の→グリセミック反応の低下 https://t.co/qHyKQOovGq https://t.co…

Apr 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 378 followers View post →

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Apr 20, 2023 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 2,314 followers View post →

J P Fanton

@HealthyFellow · X

HT: @Mindzatwork I believe this is the study in question: https://t.co/6gar11OvgB https://t.co/Z7uqxcz6OB

Apr 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 26,017 followers View post →

Live Vitae

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Apr 5, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 13,040 followers View post →

Greg Snowden

@GregSnowden4 · X

RT @bengreenfield: Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal. Click here for the latest research on this

Mar 17, 2022 · 8 shares · 5 followers View post →

betomogu

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RT @bengreenfield: Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal. Click here for the latest research on this

Mar 17, 2022 · 8 shares · 64 followers View post →

Brandon Johnson

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RT @bengreenfield: Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal. Click here for the latest research on this

Mar 17, 2022 · 8 shares · 1 followers View post →

Leigh604

@604Leigh · X

RT @bengreenfield: Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal. Click here for the latest research on this

Mar 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 224 followers View post →

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RT @bengreenfield: Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal. Click here for the latest research on this

Mar 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 6,983 followers View post →

Ben Greenfield

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Lemon juice is a cheap hack to lower your blood glucose after a meal. Click here for the latest research on this

Mar 16, 2022 · 34 likes · 8 shares · 94,988 followers View post →

Tim Rees

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Jan 25, 2022 · 7 likes · 4,925 followers View post →

Dragos

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

Jan 19, 2022 · 8 shares · 4 followers View post →

Maurício Lima

@dj_surfista · X

Resposta glicêmica, saciedade, secreções gástricas e esvaziamento após consumo de pão com água, chá ou suco de limão: O suco de limão reduziu a resposta glicêmica e aumentou as secreções gástricas e a taxa de esvaziamento. https://t.co/45FAoDkTqa

Jan 19, 2022 · 744 followers View post →

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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RT @HealthyFellow: #Glycemic response, #satiety, #gastric secretions & emptying after #bread consumption w/ water, #tea or #lemon #juice: A…

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Glycemic response, satiety, gastric secretions and emptying after bread consumption with water, tea or lemon juice: a randomized crossover intervention using MRI.

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