Apr 10, 2024, 06:08 PM IST

Harmful side effects of drinking cold water in summer

Jaisal Kaur

Here are the harmful effects of drinking cold water in summer:

Digestion issues: If we drink cold water, the body works harder to digest the food. 

Lowers heart rate: Drinking ice water activates the tenth cranial nerve, which consequently lowers heart rate. 

Sinus and headache: Drinking too much cold can trigger 'brain freeze'. 

Constipation: Drinking cold water affects the intestines and freezes food. 

Increases fat: Cold water turns the fat stored in your body harder, which causes issues in burning fat. 

Sore throat: It enhances the chances of sore throat and stuffy nose. 

Tooth sensitivity: Drinking chilled water can trigger dental issues such as tooth sensitivity,

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