Written by Ankit Kumar | Updated : April 25, 2024 3:21 PM IST
As summers are in full flow, people crave chilled fluids for relief. Chilled water feels refreshing but it can harm your health in the long run. Apart from being popular, chilled water can prove to be unhealthy, especially during seasonal transitions. Here are a few harmful effects of drinking cold water in summer.
Your body struggles to digest the food after you consume cold or chilled water. Cold water shrinks the stomach and hampers digestion of foods. And sudden mismatch in temperature in the stomach hampers the digestive system and makes it tough for the body to process food.
Research has shown that cold water can reduce heart rate by stimulating the vagus nerve, an essential part of the body and nervous system. Cold water triggers this nerve and lowers the heart rate. Have you ever heard about the fact that cold water can hamper your heart rate?
Having too much cold water in summer can make your throat sore and nose stuffy affecting your breathing. Drinking cold water can cause the gathering of extra mucus in your respiratory tract and can cause congestion in your throat and nose.
Drinking cold water rapidly cools down the nerves in the spine and causes brain freeze. Triggering headache and sinus problems due to sudden drop in temperature affect the brain. It's important to consume moderate cold water to avoid such situations and maintain overall health.
Jamun's acidity can erode tooth enamel, leading to dental issues if good oral hygiene practices are not followed. When taken in excess, jamun contains oxalate, which can react with calcium and form kidney stones.
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