Continuous drinking of lemon juice has negative effects on bones

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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Clinical intervention studies directly refute the claim that continuous lemon juice consumption negatively affects bones, demonstrating instead that it improves calcium absorption and supports bone mineral density.

The analysis

The claim states that continuous drinking of lemon juice has negative effects on bones. Multiple clinical intervention studies evaluating the continuous consumption of lemon juice beverages over several months found that lemon juice actually promotes calcium absorption (via citric acid) and improves bone mineral density rather than harming bones. Therefore, the evidence directly refutes the claim.

Evidence against · 2

Effects of Lemon Beverages on Bone Metabolism and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Double-Blind, Controlled Intervention Study with Ca-Supplemented and Unsupplemented Lemon Beverages

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H. Ikeda, T. Iida, M. Hiramitsu, Takashi Inoue, S. Aoi, Miho Kanazashi, F. Ishizaki, T. Harada. Effects of Lemon Beverages on Bone Metabolism and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Double-Blind, Controlled Intervention Study with Ca-Supplemented and Unsupplemented Lemon Beverages. 2018. https://doi.org/10.4236/OJPM.2018.810026

Continuous consumption of lemon juice beverages improved calcium absorption and increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

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Effect of a Calcium-Enriched Lemon Beverage on Bone Metabolism and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Double-Blind, 11-Month, Intervention Study

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H. Ikeda, T. Iida, M. Hiramitsu, T. Inoue, S. Aoi, Miho Kanazashi, F. Ishizaki, T. Harada. Effect of a Calcium-Enriched Lemon Beverage on Bone Metabolism and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Double-Blind, 11-Month, Intervention Study. 2020. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.2.23049/v1

Regular intake of a lemon beverage promoted calcium absorption and increased bone mineral density of both the lumbar spine and femur over eleven months.

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first checked31 Jul 2026

judged → REFUTED · 1331 Jul 2026

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