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Disadvantages of Drinking cold water

Here few reasons discussed to explain that why you should make a switch from chilled water to normal room temperature water

Restricts Digestion


Experts claim that chilled water and even cold beverages contract your blood vessels, thereby restricting digestion. It also hinders the natural process of absorbing nutrients during digestion. The body’s focus is diverted from digestion because it tries to manage your blood heat which of the water, which may actually cause water loss and cause you to feel dehydrated. The normal temperature of the body is 37 degree C, and once you consume something of a really coldness , your body compensates by spending energy to manage this temperature. This extra energy that is now used to regulate the temperature would have been originally used in the process of digestion and absorbing nutrients. This is why it is always advisable to have water at room temperature.

Sore Throat


Another very obvious reason, that even your elders are preventing you from gulping down cold water, is your increased chances of getting a pharyngitis and stuffy nose. Drinking chilled water, especially after a meal, leads to the build from excess mucus (respiratory mucosa), which forms the protective layer of the tract . However, when the tract gets congested, it becomes vulnerable to many inflammatory infections. 

Inhibits Breakdown of Fats


Experts also say that if you drink chilled water just after your meal, the chilled temperature would solidify the fats from the foods you've got just consumed, making it tough for your body to break down the unwanted fats in your body. It is anyway not suggested to drink water immediately after your meal. Bangalore-based nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood suggests keeping a window of half-hour after a meal and before you drink water. 

Could Decrease Heart Rate



Some studies have also shown that cold water may have a task to play in decreasing your pulse . Drinking ice water supposedly stimulates the tenth cranial nerve - the vagus nerve. This nerve is a significant part of the body’s autonomous nervous system, and it mediates the lowering of heart rate. When you consume chilled water, the low temperatures of the water stimulates the nerve to cause the guts rate to drop. 


The Shock Factor


It is also not advisable to possess chilled water after a workout. Gym experts suggest taking a glass of warm water after a workout. When you workout, there’s a lot of heat generated, and if you drink ice-cold water immediately after, the mismatch of temperatures may take a toll on your digestive tract. In addition to that, your body cannot absorb the chilled water, therefore it's of no use. Some people also complain of a chronic pain within the stomach thanks to the intake of chilled riparian right after workout. This is because ice-cold water comes as a shock to your body. 

These reasons don’t mean that you simply hamper on your water consumption completely. In the soaring temperature it is a must to keep your body hydrated at all times. Consuming water at room temperature or warm water packs umpteen benefits, other than just increased hydration and faster digestion. It leads to the better stimulation of natural digestive enzymes, and ensures smoother and better digestion. Hot water breaks down the food easily and enhances your bowel movement. It also acts as a natural blood purifier, and increases your body’s natural detoxification processes. So load on this wonder liquid, but confirm its not ice-cold.
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