Drinking water is associated with a host of significant health benefits but still, a lot of people ask, “does drinking cold water have negative effects on health”?
Cold water is often tagged as the “enemy” of good health. People say that drinking cold water is a bad habit that affects health in the long run. Some others say it hinders proper digestion after a meal because it contracts the stomach. While some are also positive that it makes it harder for the body to maintain a normal temperature.
Truly, cold-water intake can impact our bodies in ways we wouldn’t want or imagine. Research has shown that its intake results into thicker nasal mucus, making it hard to pass through the respiratory tract. If you are down with a cold or flu, drinking cold water is the worst thing to do and for people that already experience migraines, drinking cold water can be a trigger.
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However, it can be beneficial to our health as well. Drinking cold water significantly improves workout sessions and keeps the body from overeating; most likely because it allows for easy maintenance of a lower core temperature.
Drinking cold water might also assist in burning extra calories as you digest it because the body is made to work harder to maintain core temperature.
Taking warm or hot water can aid digestion, assist in circulation, and generally help the body get rid of toxins faster. Mind you, drinking warm water may make you feel less thirsty.
If you feel unsure, it is safer to drink plain/ordinary water as it provides the body with energy and several other health benefits needed throughout the day.