Do you often drink chilled water during the summer months?
Here are some side effects of drinking ice-cold water that you should be wary of.
Disturbs digestion
Drinking cold water leads to the contraction of blood vessels which in turn restricts digestion. It also hampers the process of nutrient absorption during digestion
Causes a sore throat
Consuming chilled water creates mucus in your respiratory system and causes a sore throat and other respiratory infections
Makes it difficult to breakdown fats
Experts suggest that you avoid drinking chilled water straight after your meals as it solidifies the fat from the food that you consume and makes it difficult for the body to breakdown fats
Decreases heart rate
Drinking cold water is responsible for causing a decrease in heart rate