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The first rays of sunlight in the morning shined through the curtains and onto Ms. Li's face. She slowly opened her eyes, and a strong feeling of thirst came over her.
Remembering the admonition of her doctor's friend, she endured her hunger and drank a large glass of warm water.
A few minutes later, Ms. Li felt bouts of stomach pain and her face turned pale. She hurriedly dialed her friend's phone and asked anxiously, "Is drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning really more harmful than skipping breakfast?" ”
After listening to Ms. Li's description, my friend comforted: "Don't worry, drinking water on an empty stomach is not more harmful than skipping breakfast." But it is true that there are some waters that are not suitable for drinking on an empty stomach and may cause adverse effects on the body. ”
Ms. Li's heart was relieved, but she still had lingering palpitations. Her friend's words piqued her curiosity, and she desperately wondered what kind of water should not be drunk on an empty stomach.
The friend explained to Ms. Li: "Drinking water on an empty stomach is not more harmful than skipping breakfast, but it is true that there are some waters that are not suitable for drinking on an empty stomach and may cause adverse effects on the body. Here are three types of water that you are advised to avoid drinking on an empty stomach as much as possible:"
1. Strong Tea:
Drinking strong tea on an empty stomach can dilute gastric juices, reduce digestion, and can also irritate the gastric mucosa, causing stomach discomfort.
At the same time, tea contains a large amount of theophylline, and drinking it on an empty stomach will increase the burden on the heart, and even cause symptoms such as palpitations and dizziness.
2. Cold water:
After waking up in the morning, the human body is in a relatively weak state, and the gastrointestinal function is also relatively fragile.
If you drink cold water at this time, it will irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause stomach cramps, abdominal pain and other discomfort.
3. Honey Water:
Although honey water has the effect of moistening the intestines and laxative, beautifying and nourishing the skin, drinking it on an empty stomach will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines and easily cause diarrhea.
In addition, the fructose in honey needs to be metabolized in the liver, and drinking it on an empty stomach will increase the burden on the liver.
A friend suggested that Ms. Li should drink a glass of warm water after waking up in the morning.
Warm water can thin the blood, boost metabolism, help the body flush out toxins, lubricate the intestines, and prevent constipation.
It should be noted that drinking water in the morning should also be moderate, generally 200-300 ml. If you drink too much water, it will increase the burden on your kidneys.
Gastric juice: Gastric juice is a digestive juice secreted by the stomach lining, and its main components are pepsin, gastric acid and mucus. Gastric juice has the function of digesting food, sterilizing and protecting the gastric mucosa.
Digestive capacity: Digestive capacity refers to the ability of the digestive system to break down food into absorbable substances. Digestive ability is affected by a variety of factors, including gastrointestinal function, digestive enzyme secretion, food type, etc.
Gastric mucosa: The gastric mucosa is a thin film in the inner layer of the stomach wall, which has the role of protecting the stomach wall, secreting gastric juice and absorbing nutrients.
Theophylline: Theophylline is an alkaloid found in tea leaves that has the effects of stimulating the central nervous system, diuresis, and dilating blood vessels.
Fructose: Fructose is a simple sugar that is found in foods like honey, fruits, etc. Fructose needs to be metabolized in the liver, and excessive intake will increase the burden on the liver.
Drinking water on an empty stomach is not more harmful than skipping breakfast, but it is true that there are some waters that are not suitable for drinking on an empty stomach and may cause adverse effects on the body. It is recommended to get up with a glass of warm water in the morning, which can not only replenish water, but also promote metabolism.
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Chinese Nutrition Society: Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)
Chinese Society of Gastroenterology: Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Gastritis (2017)
National Health Commission: Survey Report on the Health Literacy Level of Chinese Residents (2020)