Is drinking cold water bad for you?

Open this email to find out. ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ [Healthline]( [Wellness Wire]( In a Nutshell I prefer to drink my water at room temperature, but I know many people who *only* drink cold water. I’ve heard pros and cons to both, so today I pose the question: Is one healthier than the other? Let’s discuss below. • [Signs and symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency]( • [5 easy and nutritious recipes with cancer-fighting ingredients]( • [16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety]( Be well, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline Written by Morgan Mandriota July 10, 2024 • 3 min read [What temperature should your drinking water be?]( what’s got us buzzing [What temperature should your drinking water be?]( Rumor has it that drinking cold water can slow digestion, worsen symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, and force the body to work harder to maintain its ideal internal temperature of 98.6°F (37°C). Personally, cold water hurts my [sensitive teeth]( and feels more shocking to my system. ️ Rumors aside, it turns out there isn’t solid evidence that drinking icy H2O causes harm.️️ In fact, consuming cold water could actually help your body in some cases! For example, a [2018 study]( found that it can improve thermoregulation, especially during hot weather or after a sweaty workout. Plus, doesn’t cold water just feel more refreshing on a hot summer day? (And yes, your body does burn some extra calories digesting it, but not enough to lose weight.)️️ On the other hand, [drinking room temperature water]( may aid digestion and improve circulation. Consuming warm or [hot water]( could also loosen up thick mucus or relieve sinus pressure when you’re sick, kind of like how eating soup can help you feel better when you have a cold or the flu. As someone on Team Warm Water, I think it goes down easier and is much easier to chug when I’m thirsty.️️ So, which temperature of water is better for you? While room temp water may have more evidence behind it, it doesn’t really matter! Just make sure to drink enough water every day to reap the long list of [health benefits associated with staying hydrated](. 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