Is it correct to drink boiled water on an empty stomach?

Normally we often drink water on an empty stomach, but there is a saying circulating on the Internet that drinking water on an empty stomach has a great impact on the body, and also has a certain impact on our friends' fertility. Some people also think that fasting and drinking boiled water have many benefits, so fasting and drinking boiled water are correct. So, is it correct to drink boiled water on an empty stomach? Let’s take a brief look at it below!

In fact, this statement is not accurate enough. Water is very important for the circulation of qi and blood. Drinking it in moderation and at the right time will not affect the circulation of qi and blood. As for the statement that "drinking cold water on an empty stomach will suppress fire and yang and damage your physical constitution", it makes sense. This is because morning is the beginning of the rise of Yang energy. Drinking water on an empty stomach at this time can stimulate peristalsis and prevent constipation. However, if you drink cold water, it will have an adverse stimulation on the Yang energy of the internal organs, which will be detrimental to your health over time. It is recommended to drink warm water after getting up early, that is, boiled water that has cooled naturally to 30℃~35℃. Generally, it should not be hot to the mouth and does not irritate the stomach and intestines. Compared with boiled water, warm water is closer to body temperature and is easily absorbed by the human body. It should be noted that you should not drink too much water on an empty stomach in the morning. One cup is enough to achieve health benefits. Otherwise, it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and hinder the digestion of food.

It is recommended to drink boiled water in the morning. Some people advocate drinking a glass of light salt water in the morning, but I don’t think it makes much sense. Modern people already consume too much sodium. If they drink light salt water when their bodies are not lacking in salt, they will increase the intake of worthless salt. Studies have shown that minerals such as calcium and magnesium contained in boiled water are very helpful in preventing cardiovascular diseases and are more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Some people also advocate drinking a glass of honey water in the morning, believing that it helps relieve constipation. The fructose in honey has a certain effect of moisturizing and lubricating the intestines for people with constipation, but for most people, boiled water is enough. Boiled water does not contain protein, carbohydrates, fat, etc., and it is the least burdensome water. Drinking a glass of boiled water in the morning not only replenishes the water in the cells during the body's metabolism, but also reduces blood viscosity, which is beneficial to the excretion of urine. In addition, boiled water does not contain any calories and can be absorbed by the human body without digestion, which can quickly dilute the blood, promote blood circulation, and make people wake up faster.

Through the above introduction, we can understand that there are many benefits of drinking boiled water on an empty stomach. It does not have any great impact on our body, and it can also reduce the blood viscosity of the body. Generally, the first thing to do when you wake up in the morning is to drink boiled water, and drinking boiled water on an empty stomach can also promote the liver's detoxification effect!