Most people know of the importance of taking water often, it is everywhere, on almost every news site and blog site about how it is essential to take some amount of water per day. However, most people do not know that the temperature of the water you are taking is also very important. Many people are not aware of the fact that drinking chilled water can do more harm than good. Below are some health effects of taking cold water too often.
1. It shrinks blood vessels
Drinking cold water shrinks blood vessels, weakens the immune system, and causes indigestion in the body system.
2. It closes four veins of the heart and causes heart attack
If cold water does not affect you at a young age, it will harm you in old age.
According to experts, cold water closes 4 veins of the heart and causes a heart attack. Cold drinks are the main reason for heart attack.
3. It makes fat stuck with the liver
Cold drinks, also created problems in a liver. It makes fat stakes with a liver. Experts said most people waiting for liver transplant are victims of cold water drinking.
4. It affects internal walls of the stomach
Cold water affects internal walls of the stomach. It affects the large intestine and results in Cancer.
5. It can Lead to Extra Fat
Cold drinks cause, cold temperatures in the body, which cause fats to harden and congeal, making them harder for the body digest.
6. Drinking ice water cause constipation
drinking ice water has the potential to cause constipation. Food solidifies and hardens as it passes through the body, while at the same time making intestines contract, which can lead to difficulty when the food needs to go down
7. It hinders Hydration
drinking ice water actually slow down your body’s rehydration process, rather than speeding it up. This is because the body needs to bring it up to temperature first before it can use it.
8. It drains energy
Drinking ice water can make you feel refreshed and stimulate you in the short term, but it actually serves to drain your energy in the long run. This is because your body has to use extra energy to warm up the water and bring it up to its average temperature.
9. Stomach upsets
Drinking ice water can lead to stomach upsets, abdominal pain, gurgling, and nausea. This is because cold temperatures are anti-inflammatory. Ice water also contracts stomach and made it too tight to be able to process food efficiently.
10. Slow Heart Rate
Cold water can drop your heart rate. This is because the vagus nerve, which runs down the back of your neck, is affected by a sudden ingestion of cold water.
It is advisable to drinking water that is at room temperature or warm water which helps the digestive process.
Sources: guardian.ng, dailyfamily.ng
