Water temperature and disgestion...

[MANOWAR]

I heard from a family friend that drinking cold water on an empty stomach will help burn some callories, but drinking cold water after a meal should be avoided and has some affect on digestion, slows it down or something, and warmer water should be taken during/after meals. Is this true?

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

Alright - So here is what your family friend is talking about.

Studies in the past have shown that cold water is thermogenic because the body has to "warm" the water to body temperature. However recent studies have show this not to be true. Don't really think it matters either way because it would have a minor effect.

As for water during a meal it is said to dilute the stomach acid and thus digestion is effected. Again really not a big deal either way.

Warm water will open the esophogus more and when taking things like liquid milk thistle has a small benefit.

So with all that - JUST DRINK YOUR DAMN WATER AND NOT NIT PICK.

 

[MANOWAR]

Hahaha, just what I thought. Thanks Dirk!

 

[aProtege]

Alright - So here is what your family friend is talking about.

Studies in the past have shown that cold water is thermogenic because the body has to "warm" the water to body temperature. However recent studies have show this not to be true. Don't really think it matters either way because it would have a minor effect.

As for water during a meal it is said to dilute the stomach acid and thus digestion is effected. Again really not a big deal either way.

Warm water will open the esophogus more and when taking things like liquid milk thistle has a small benefit.

So with all that - JUST DRINK YOUR DAMN WATER AND NOT NIT PICK.

I agree. If your having problems with digestion try to make a conscious effort to really chew your food between 10-20 chews. If that doesnt help, pick up some digestive enzymes they have worked wonders for me.

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[David Gilmour]

Every chinese/asian person i see drinks warm water..