The temperature of the water we drink plays an important role in maintaining our health and overall well-being. Choosing the right temperature can affect digestion, metabolism, and the body's energy balance.
In this article, we will look at what water temperature is optimal for daily use and how it affects our body.
The effect of water temperature on the body
The human body constantly maintains an internal temperature of about 36.6°C. Consuming water whose temperature differs significantly from this mark forces the body to spend additional energy on heating or cooling the liquid to the optimal level. This can affect various physiological processes and overall energy balance.
Benefits of consuming room temperature water
Many experts recommend drinking room temperature water, i.e. approximately 20-22°C. Such a choice has a number of advantages:
- Improves digestion: Water at a moderate temperature does not shock the gastrointestinal tract, contributing to the effective digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients.
- Maintains energy balance: The body does not need to spend additional energy on heating or cooling water, which helps to maintain strength and increase overall tone.
- Reduces the risk of cramps: Consuming water at room temperature reduces the likelihood of muscle cramps and stomach discomfort.
Benefits of warm water
- Warm water (around 40-50°C) also has its benefits, especially when consumed in the morning:
- Detoxification of the body: warm water helps eliminate toxins, stimulating the kidneys and sweat glands.
- Improved blood circulation: drinking warm water dilates blood vessels, which improves blood circulation and oxygen supply to tissues.
- Muscle relaxation: warm water helps relieve muscle tension, promoting overall relaxation and stress reduction.
Individual features and recommendations
It is worth remembering that the optimal water temperature may vary depending on the individual characteristics of the body or the presence of diseases related to the digestive system, climatic conditions and the level of physical activity.
For example, after intensive training, it may be useful to drink cool water to quickly restore water balance. In addition, it is worth paying due attention to the quality of the water and its pH.
However, in everyday life, the best choice remains water at room temperature or slightly warmer.
Conclusion
Maintaining the optimal temperature of the water consumed is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Choosing water at room temperature or slightly warmer contributes to effective digestion, energy conservation and overall comfort of the body. For these purposes, “AQUA Myrgorod” Still (non-carbonated) and Sparkling (carbonated) are perfect.
Listen to the needs of your body and choose the water temperature that best suits your individual characteristics and environmental conditions.
