Table of contents:
- Drinking cold water when the weather is hot is good
- Risks of drinking cold water too often
- 1. The digestive system deteriorates
- 2. Lower the heart rate
The freshness of cold water in broad daylight can actually have a big effect on your body. Why is that? Check out a review of what happens to the body when drinking ice or cold water during hot weather.
Drinking cold water when the weather is hot is good
Many people say that drinking ice or cold water during both hot and cold weather is not good for your health.
This statement is also found in traditional Indian health science (Ayuverdic). In it it is stated that drinking cold water slows down the digestive process in the body.
However, a 2013 study said differently. When the weather is hot, it is very important to balance the temperature and fluids in the body. If not, you are certainly at risk of dehydration.
In a study involving six people dehydrated, exposed to sunlight, and after exercise showed that the temperature of drinking water had an effect.
There was a difference in sweat production when they drank warm and cold water. Water from the tap (16 ° C) was found to be the most effective at restoring hydration to the participants.
From the study, the conditions of the participants showed that they did not sweat more and it was easier to drink than when they had to drink hot water.
Although it may still require a lot of supporting research, drinking cold water (with a temperature of at least 16 ° C) when the weather is hot is in fact proven to help a person recharge his body.
Risks of drinking cold water too often
Although it can restore body fluids when dehydrated, cold water can also have a negative impact on your health. Especially if you drink too much.
Instead, pay attention to the temperature of the water you drink. Water that is too cold can hurt your gums or digestive system. Therefore, try to drink water at the same temperature as your room.
So, in order to be more aware of the bad effects caused by cold water, here are some of the risks that arise.
1. The digestive system deteriorates
As reported by NDTV Food, cold water makes contractions in your blood vessels. This contraction has a big effect on the digestive process when it absorbs nutrients.
When you consume cold water, your body's focus changes, which is to normalize your body temperature again. Normally, your body has a temperature of 37 ° C.
When you drink water with a lower temperature, your body needs extra energy to restore your body temperature.
Therefore, when you drink cold water, the digestive process will not be optimal in absorbing vitamins and nutrients.
2. Lower the heart rate
Apart from being bad for your digestion, drinking cold water can also lower your heart rate. After you drink cold water, it can stimulate the tenth cranial nerve, the vagus nerve. These nerves play an important role in lowering the rhythm of the heart.
When these nerves are stimulated, of course, it is possible that your heart rate will decrease. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to drink cold water too often in order to maintain your health.
Drinking cold water during hot weather does have a benefit in replenishing lost body fluids due to sweat production. However, also keep in mind that there are dangers lurking if you drink cold water or ice water too often.
