After a night's rest, the first thing people do when they wake up in the morning is to drink water. There is also some knowledge about drinking water, so let's take a look at how to drink the first glass of water in the morning for good health!
Rumors about drinking water
There is an internet rumor that says drinking saltwater on an empty stomach in the morning is better for clearing the intestines.
The concentration of saltwater should have a salty taste, and the intestines will treat it as fluid in motion and not absorb the water, allowing enough water to flush the intestines and be excreted by the large intestine. Some netizens support this claim, while others think it is not effective.
Is drinking saltwater on an empty stomach really helpful for bowel movements?
Experts say that saltwater contains sodium ions, which may have a slightly higher osmotic pressure. Ingesting high osmotic fluids can indeed facilitate bowel movements.
So, are all the claims online true? Does drinking saltwater really help with bowel movements?
In fact, if we use salt alone as an electrolyte, the concentration of saltwater needs to be particularly high to achieve a certain osmotic pressure and have a laxative effect. In reality, dilute saltwater does not have this effect.
In other words, if you want to achieve a laxative effect with saltwater, the saltwater must be concentrated enough, and dilute saltwater clearly does not meet this requirement.
So how should we drink water to achieve the goal of bowel movements?
To achieve a more effective colon cleansing effect, the first glass of water in the morning should not only be consumed, but also consumed in a more scientific way, as follows:
1. Water temperature
First, the temperature of the water should be between 35°C and 40°C, that is, close to body temperature.
2. Water volume
We should drink more than 300 milliliters.
3. Drinking method
It is best to take big gulps and swallow quickly.
The first glass of water can be
1. Plain water
Warm plain water is the best beverage. It contains no calories and can be directly absorbed and utilized by the body without digestion. It is generally recommended to drink warm water at room temperature.
2. Honey water
Drinking honey water on an empty stomach in the morning can replenish water and provide nutrients, which is beneficial for the elderly and people with constipation. It can also promote bowel movements.
3. Lemon water
Drinking a glass of lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning is very effective for constipation caused by physical weakness. It can also help with digestion and skin whitening. However, remember to rinse your mouth after drinking as it can damage your teeth if left unattended.
The first glass of water should not be
1. Fruit and vegetable juice
Many people like to have fruits and vegetables as soon as they wake up, thinking that they can directly absorb nutrients and clean the body. However, this is a misconception. The first bite of food in the morning is best to be warm, and it is not beneficial to health to let the stomach and intestines work in a dehydrated state.
2. Cola and other soft drinks
Most carbonated drinks like soda and cola contain citric acid, which accelerates the excretion of calcium during metabolism, reduces the calcium content in the blood, and long-term consumption can lead to calcium deficiency and nutritional imbalance.
3. Milk
Many people like to drink milk. Milk in the morning should not be the first glass because at this time the gastrointestinal function is still in a dormant state and cannot fully utilize the nutritional value of protein. In addition, many people may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
