3 Side Effects Of Drinking Cold Water In The Middle Of Hot Weather

JAKARTA - When the weather is hot, the body must have sufficient fluids so that it does not become dehydrated. Hydration itself can be obtained by consuming enough water every day.

However, when the weather is hot, many people choose to drink cold water because it is considered refreshing and can remove the heat in the body. Please note, drinking cold water during hot weather can cause several side effects in the body, such as below.

Reporting from the Times of India, Monday, November 4, 2024, the body needs energy to return the cold water that is drunk to the core temperature. This can cause delays in fluid absorption, so the body hydration process will be delayed.

Therefore, drinking water with room temperature in the midst of hot weather is recommended, compared to drinking cold water. Room temperature water is more accepted by the body and can increase hydration.

Cold water causes blood vessels to narrow. This condition can certainly potentially disrupt blood circulation. This effect will be felt more in someone who has cardiovascular problems.

Cold water can cause fat from solid foods to be more difficult to digest. This causes discomfort because the body becomes difficult to process the solid fat.

In addition, sudden changes in body temperature due to eating cold water can also disrupt the digestive system and increase the risk of cramps in the stomach.