Do You Still Have A Habit Of Drinking While Standing, Healthy Or Dangerous?

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JAKARTA - We all know drinking water is important. Not only does it keep the body hydrated, but also so that the organs of the body can function properly. So far, many people only focus on the amount of water they drink every day, even though the way we drink is as important.

But try to note, your drinking water usually while sitting or standing? Unknowingly, most of us often drink water while standing. Maybe in the past parents had warned that they should drink the water while sitting. Apparently, the advice had a reason.

According to Dr. Vipul Rustgi, a general practitioner at Apollo Spectra, Delhi, drinking water while standing should be avoided because it can cause some health problems. When we stand, the body and tissue are in tense condition.

As a result, the water that is drunk immediately drops quickly without being absorbed properly, thus disrupting the balance of fluids in the body.

Here are the bad effects of drinking water while standing, as reported by the Healthshots page.

1. Digestive Disorder

If you drink water while standing, the water will flow quickly through the food channel and immediately fall into the lower part of the stomach. This can interfere with the digestive system. Dr. Rustgi explained, nerves become tense so that fluid balance is disturbed, toxins increase and eventually cause digestive problems.

2. Trigger Arthritis (Redang Sendi)

When the fluid is out of balance, the body can accumulate fluids in the joints. Recently this can trigger arthritis and even damage joints.

3. Lung and Heart Disorders

If you drink water while standing, the nutrients and vitamins needed are not absorbed properly by the liver and digestive system. Water that enters too quickly can also interfere with oxygen levels in the body, thus having an impact on the function of the lungs and heart.

4. Kidney problems

According to research, the kidneys filter more optimally when we sit down. If you drink while standing, the water enters the lower abdomen with high pressure without going through a good screening process. As a result, dirt or poison can accumulate in the bladder and damage the function of the kidneys, and even risk causing urinary tract infection.

How To Drink The Right Way?

The best way is to drink while sitting in an upright back position. That way, water can be absorbed properly, nutrients are easier to reach the brain, and brain activity will also be more optimal. In addition, digestion become smoother and the stomach does not feel flat.