Warm water trend: famous on social media, understand if it's good for your health

A new trend went viral on social media last week: drinking warm water as part of your morning breakfast. The promise of influencers is that this attitude will help with weight loss and better organ function.

Thyago Nishino, a nutritionist specializing in metabolism, explained to CNN Brasil that "there is no robust scientific evidence showing that warm water has miraculous effects, such as accelerated weight loss, detoxification of the body or fat burning. Many content on social networks exaggerate these benefits."

The benefit of including this step in your morning routine can be simple - hydration. The important thing is to drink water, regardless of its temperature at the time of ingestion.

"After several hours of sleep, the body wakes up in a mild state of dehydration. When drinking water in the morning, there is an important water replacement for the functioning of the body, helping with circulation, digestion, intestinal function and even disposition throughout the day. When the water is warm, some people may feel greater gastric comfort, but this does not mean that there are special metabolic effects", explained Nishino.

For the nutritionist, starting the day with hydration and a balanced and sustainable meal is what can make a difference to metabolism and the proper functioning of the body throughout the day.

"A breakfast with a quality source of protein, fiber and carbohydrates tends to promote more satiety and energy. Eggs, fruit, natural yogurt, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and low-fat cheeses are good examples. More important than following fads is building consistent habits suited to individual needs," he told the report.

The warm water trend is not the first to appear on social media and make users follow influencers thinking that they are benefiting their health.

Some examples are the carnivorous and paleolithic diets; water with lemon or sea salt; intermittent fasting; among many others. Without scientific proof, none of them should be followed without specialized medical advice or a nutritionist.

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Source: CNN