Liquid absorbtion

[scotty1]

I've heard that the body absorbs water and hydates more if the water is close to body temperature ie. not chilled.

a) Is this true

b) Does the same apply to milk, and therefore the protein and calcium in milk?

Thanks

[QuaiJohnCain]

Originally posted by scotty1
I've heard that the body absorbs water and hydates more if the water is close to body temperature ie. not chilled.

a) Is this true

b) Does the same apply to milk, and therefore the protein and calcium in milk?

Thanks

a) it is not true. But, drinking water that is too cold can cause problems, and too warm can be hard to keep down, especially in the summer.

b) no to this too. In fact, milk is not of much nutritional value after you've finished puberty. If you're worried about calcium, EAT YOUR GREENS. The calcium in leafy green veggies is 20,000 times more easily absorbed by your body than calcium from dairy products. You can get more calcium from a cup of chopped dandelion greens than a glass of milk even though the milk technically has more calcium...

[Shaolin-Do]

"a) it is not true."

To an extent.
Colder water will contract your veins, slowing down bloodflow slightly. Warmer water will dialate them. And of course as just posted, hot water in summer aint good. :)

And when you eat your greens, steam 'em so they keep the nutrients.
:)