5 scary things that can happen if you drink too much lemon water

Lemon water may have some benefits in moderation, but too much can lead to negative side effects.Sandra Mu/Getty Images

• Many celebrities, and even medical experts, promote the benefits of drinking lemon water, but in excess, it can actually cause some damaging side effects.
• Drinking lemon water regularly can cause enamel erosion or tooth decay because of the acid in the citrus fruit.
• Too much lemon water can also lead to heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and other gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
• If you enjoy drinking lemon water at restaurants, it's best to leave the rind out as it can be a host for germs and bacteria.

Lemon water is touted by some experts and celebrities for its long list of benefits, including preventing dehydration, assisting with digestion, and supporting weight loss.

But, like most things in life, you can have too much of a good thing.

Here are six dangerous things that can happen when you drink too much lemon water:

Editor's note: Keep in mind most of these would take quite a large consumption of lemon juice before becoming a problem.