Know how harmful it is for the body to drink water while standing

Lifestyle Desk:  Drinking water is essential for our health. Water is essential for proper functioning of body cells, organs or tissues, various organs like brain, kidney, stomach, skin, hair etc. But standing while drinking water is harmful for the body. But many of us are not aware of this. Water plays a key role in many body functions including maintaining our body temperature. Water not only quenches our thirst but also ensures that the body is functioning properly. To maintain good health we should know the right way to drink water. According to experts, drinking water while standing is not good for the body at all. There are several reasons for that. 

indigestion

Drinking water standing up can harm your digestive system. Because when you drink water standing up, it passes through the esophagus with great force and speed and directly into the lower stomach, which is harmful. This results in increased toxins and indigestion.

Effects of arthritis 

Drinking water quickly while standing increases indigestion and causes fluid to build up in the body's joints, triggering arthritis that can lead to gout problems and joint damage.

Risk to the lungs

If you drink water while standing, the necessary nutrients and vitamins do not reach the liver and digestive system. When you drink water while standing, it moves through the system too quickly, which disrupts oxygen levels. It also compromises the function of your lungs and heart.

Kidney problems

Our kidneys can filter better while sitting. When drinking water while standing, high pressure fluid moves down the abdomen without filtration. As a result, water stagnates in the bladder and some bacteria remain in the bladder. It affects kidney function. It can even cause urinary tract infections. 

So how to drink water? 

The correct way to drink water is to sit and keep your back straight while drinking water. Even if you drink water somewhere on the road, sit in one place and eat. Thus nutrients reach the brain and improve brain activity.

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