Is Hot Water Good for Hyperthyroidism? (Expert Answer)

Short Answer: Hot water is good for hyperthyroidism because it can help aid digestion, improve circulation, and reduce stress.

Hot water is good for hyperthyroidism because it can help aid digestion, improve circulation, and reduce stress.

Hot water can help break down food faster than drinking cold or warm water, which can reduce the risk of constipation by supporting regular bowel movements.

Hot water is also a vasodilator, meaning it expands the blood vessels, improving circulation.

This can help muscles relax and reduce pain.

Additionally, hot water can help you stay hydrated, ease congestion, improve digestion, relieve stress, and more.

To effectively manage hyperthyroidism, you should consume hot water and lemon juice like two glasses of hot lemon water and avoid coffee and tea like these beverages.

Hot lemon water can provide vitamin C and antioxidants that can support your immune system and reduce inflammation.

Coffee and tea contain caffeine and polyphenols, which can stimulate your nervous system and increase your heart rate.

Now, hot lemon water is a natural and easy way to improve your health.

People usually drink hot lemon water in the morning or before bed.

Hot lemon water is good for hyperthyroidism because it contains lemon juice, which is a good source of vitamin C and citric acid.

Vitamin C can help boost your immune system and protect your cells from oxidative stress.

Citric acid can help dissolve and dissipate the food you’ve eaten that your body might have had trouble digesting.

Furthermore, hot lemon water is a hydration drink and a digestion aid.

Hydration is essential for overall health, especially when you have hyperthyroidism that can cause dehydration and affect your metabolism.

Digestion is also important for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and preventing constipation.

Because hot lemon water can help you stay hydrated and aid digestion, it can support your overall well-being.

You can drink two glasses of hot lemon water per day safely.

More than that can cause acid reflux or tooth erosion due to the acidity of lemon juice.

That’s why I suggest you limit your coffee and tea intake to no more than two cups per day to minimize the side effects with reasons.

Coffee and tea contain caffeine and polyphenols, which can stimulate your nervous system and increase your heart rate.

This can worsen hyperthyroidism symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, and palpitations.

Also, you shouldn’t drink coffee or tea if you have/have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism to prevent complications such as atrial fibrillation or stroke due to the increased blood pressure caused by caffeine.

Because caffeine can affect your heart rhythm and blood flow, especially when you have hyperthyroidism that can cause irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure.

Finally, remember, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management and essential medical care is key to managing/dealing with hyperthyroidism effectively.

I always recommend my hyperthyroidism patients to follow a hyperthyroidism-friendly diet to improve their overall well-being, and enjoy a longer and healthier life.

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About the Author

Abdur Rahman Choudhury

Abdur Rahman Choudhury is a nutritionist in West Bengal, India, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biochemistry.

He has done his diploma in nutrition from Fabulous Body Inc (US), and completed various certification courses from several universities. He also has considerable research experience in PCOS.

Abdur currently lives in India and keeps fit by weight training and eating mainly home-cooked meals.

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