Publish: 12:59, 14 Feb, 2025

Why you should drink water on an empty stomach

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Why you should drink water on an empty stomach
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The body is like a diligent colleague who never takes a break, even while you sleep. While resting, it works tirelessly to repair cells, detoxify, and keep vital organs functioning. However, all this hard work depletes the body's water reserves. To help the body work smarter, drinking water as soon as you wake up is the best way to replenish and support its efforts.

If you aren’t convinced enough, read on to know the top five benefits of drinking water right after you wake up and give your body the much-needed jumpstart!

1. Water on an empty stomach flushes out toxins

During the night, your body builds up waste products of metabolism. Having water on an empty stomach in the morning helps to flush out these toxins, assisting your kidneys and liver in their constant housekeeping tasks. It's like pressing the "refresh" button before you even look at your phone.

2. Water on an empty stomach boosts metabolism

Studies indicate that consumption of about 500 ml of water will accelerate your metabolism up to 30% for some 30-40 minutes. That is to say that your body becomes better at burning off calories just because you got the water first. Who would have thought drinking more water was the secret agent for your metabolism?

3. Water on an Empty Stomach Prepares Your Gut for the Day

Water before breakfast stirs your digestive system awake, getting it ready for the incoming food. It prevents constipation as well, ensuring things are always moving freely. Think of it as stomach morning motivation.

4. Water on an empty stomach keeps your brain happy

Ever feel foggy and groggy in the morning? Your brain contains approximately 75% water, and mild dehydration can contribute to slow thinking, irritability, and bad concentration. Starting your day with a glass of water is akin to giving your brain a long-awaited splash of clarity—literally.

5. Water on an empty stomach results in glowing skin

Dull skin? Before you head out to spend a fortune on creams, use water. Hydrating in the morning helps increase blood flow to the skin, which makes it less puffy and gives you that dewy, fresh look. Consider it the cheapest beauty trick ever.

Source: Times now news

Bd-pratidin English/ Afia

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