The expert assured that hot drinking does not help a person with colds, but slows down recovery.
Prevents the body from fighting
It is believed that a sick person should drink a lot of fluid – it removes mucus, helps the body adapt to high temperatures, and does not allow pathogens to accumulate on the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. But, contrary to this popular belief, general practitioner Vera Nikiforova warned that not every drink is effective in combating ARVI.
Scientists have proven that drinking hot drinks when you have a cold does not help, but, on the contrary, prevents the body from fighting infection. According to the doctor, drinking hot drinks with honey is especially dangerous.
When hot liquid enters the body, it can irritate the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat; this only contributes to the rapid spread of infection and slows down the treatment process, Nikiforova assured.
Can destroy the digestive system
The doctor noted that the beneficial properties of honey at temperatures above 40 ° C are almost completely destroyed. This concerns diastase, a valuable enzyme that is responsible for the absorption of starch. At temperatures above 60 °C, fructose contained in honey can turn into hydroxymethylfurfural, a substance with carcinogenic properties. Its danger is that it contributes to the development of cancer of the stomach and digestive system.
When you have a cold, the doctor recommended drinking large quantities of warm drinks, mineral water and cooled broth. Drinking warm tea with the addition of raspberry leaves will be especially beneficial for ARVI.
2023-10-02 04:11:00
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