There are a few reasons why you should have room temperature water rather than cold water instead.
Restricts Digestions
The first thing is that cold water restricts digestions if it gets in contact with your blood vessels. This also delays the natural process of absorbing nutrients during digestion. The body’s focus is distracted from digestion, because it tries to control your body temperature. B doing so, the water can actually cause water loss and make you feel dehydrated.
Sore Throat
Another reason is that it increases chances of getting a sore throat and stuffy nose. Drinking chilled water, especially after having food, results in the build-up of excess mucus, which forms the protective layer of the breathing area.
Inhibits Breakdown of Fats
Experts have said that if you drink cold water, after a meal, then its temperature would solidify the fats from the foods you have just eaten, making it hard for your body to break down the unwanted fats in your body. Experts have also suggested drinking room temperature water 30 minutes after having a meal.
Could Decrease Heart Rate
Some studies have also shown that cold water may also decrease your heart rate. Drinking cold water supposedly rouses the tenth cranial nerve, which is the the vagus nerve. This nerve is a significant part of the body’s autonomous nervous system, and it intercedes the lowering of the heart rate. When you consume cold water, the low temperatures of the water rouse the nerve to cause the heart rate to drop.
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