Many people drink coffee every day, which despite being proven to have no effect on creativity, increases concentration. Lemon on the other hand, is a citrus rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and that is why it has been used extensively for centuries. What if we put them together?

Some think it is an unusual combination, while others believe in the health benefits that seem to outweigh the odd taste.

But what does science say?

First claim: It helps to thaw fat.

Science: Neither lemon nor coffee melt fat. The only way it can burn off unwanted fat is by consuming fewer calories and burning more of them. So this claim is not true. There are studies that say caffeine can stimulate adipose tissue, but this is related to caffeine in coffee, not its mix with lemon.

Second claim: Relieves headache

Science: One hypothesis says that caffeine in coffee has an effect that tightens blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the head, which relieves pain. Research suggests that caffeine may amplify the effects of medications for headaches and migraines. Other hypotheses suggest that caffeine may work well with chocolate or citrus. However, drinking coffee with lemon can relieve or aggravate headache. It probably depends on the amount of caffeine, not the coffee-lemon mixture.

Third claim : Improves the skin

Science: Research says that the content of antioxidants in coffee and lemons can have skin benefits, so there is a real chunk of this claim. However you can still reap the benefits of coffee and lemon by consuming them separately.

Summary: If you want the benefits of coffee and lemon, you can get them without having to put them together. However if you get the taste, there is no problem.

- The article is adapted from Healthline, an American health web site, considered one of the most trusted websites in the world.