Should you drink water before tea or coffee on an empty stomach in the morning?

Drinking water first thing in the morning can be beneficial for your health (Source: Getty Images )

“The PH values of tea and coffee are 4 and 5 respectively, due to which they can cause acidity. But consuming a glass of water kept at room temperature before drinking these beverages will help control the acid production,” Dr Garima Goyal, dietitian, told indianexpress.com adding that, “without this, in the long run, you may be at risk of developing heart burns or ulcers.”

Agreed Dr Ruchika Jain, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj, and added that drinking water first thing in the morning is also important as the body is dehydrated after nighttime. 

“Water taken early morning decreases the chances of heartburn, acidity, and headaches by rehydrating the body,” she said, further pointing out that it also helps those suffering from “constipation by cleaning the gut and aiding in bowel movement.”

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