Did you know that in some cultures, cold water is considered bad for digestion? Ancient Chinese medicine says it “cools the spleen.” Meanwhile, my gym buddy ice-baths after every workout. Who’s right? Neither, really. Your body adapts.
One quirky study from Japan found that drinking cold water during exercise caused a larger drop in systolic pressure afterward. So if you’re a runner, that post-run ice water might actually help your numbers. But only if you’re sweating enough to need it.
Here’s the kicker: your genes play a role too. Some people’s blood vessels are drama queens—they overreact to cold. Others are chill AF. So your buddy might get a BP boost from cold water while you get a slight dip. Thanks, DNA.
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