Nutritionist warned about the dangers of cold water in the heat

Nutritionist, doctor of preventive and integrative medicine, PhD Rimma Moisenko warned about the danger of ice water in the heat.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, June 9, the specialist stressed that it is important to drink more fluids in hot weather, but it should be understood that we are talking about plain water.

"A liquid is plain water, not carbonated, not boiled, not compote, not juice, not jelly, not alcohol, not coffee. Heat is a period when dehydration can occur, that is, the cell is deprived of the contents of the fluid," the doctor explained.

According to her, along with this, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which are extremely important for acid-base balance, leave the body. It is better to drink only clean water, and use mineral water only as prescribed by a doctor. In addition, mineral water raises the thirst level. It is better to drink regular water in small sips, avoid cold, clarifies Life.ru .

"A heated body and a sharply cooling liquid can be a bomb for the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, and a disease will result," Moisenko explained.

She added that cold water, when ingested, can instantly cause severe irritation and lead to erosions and even ulcers, writes RT.

On June 7, dietitian, therapist, Ph.D. Tatiana Solntseva said that in the heat it is worth drinking an average of 30 ml of water per 1 kg of weight, that is, a person weighing 70 kg needs to drink about 2.1 liters of water. kp.ru . It is better to eat small portions 4-5 times a day.

On the same day, gastroenterologist and nutritionist Irina Berezhneva named drinks useful in the summer heat. According to her, in addition to plain water, lemonade made from fruits or berries will help to cope with the heat.

At the end of May, nutritionist Olga Redina called for drinking water at room temperature in the heat. The specialist also recommended adding lemon, ginger and mint to the water, as well as drinking warm green tea. These drinks help replenish the fluid lost with sweat, notes 360.ru .