This beverage could help with digestion, weight loss and blood circulation
Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer
03:30, 25 Feb 2026
A doctor has shared that an unusual morning beverage could help you lose weight and improve your digestion. According to the specialist, starting your day with warm water could deliver numerous health advantages.
These range from better digestive function to assistance with weight management. In a TikTok video, Dr Kunal Sood advised this drink be consumed first thing after waking up. He outlined three key benefits of drinking warm water on an empty stomach.
He told his audience: “There are three reasons you should start drinking more water on an empty stomach.” Dr Sood informed his 2.7 million followers that warm water consumption can:
- Improve digestion
- Support weight loss
- Enhance blood flow and circulation
“Number one, it will improve your digestion,” he said. “The theory is warm water will help you dissolve foods that you normally have a hard time digesting.
“There’s also research that warm water can help constipation. ” He cited scientific evidence published in the Gastroenterology Nursing journal in 2016.
The study revealed that consuming water at 37C had a “favourable impact on intestinal movements”. Dr Sood continued by explaining the connection between warm water and weight reduction.
“Warm water can temporarily boost your body’s metabolism,” he said. “This is because your body will work to bring the warm water in your body temperature, this slight increase in metabolic rate in aid when you’re trying to burn calories.”
He went on to say: “And lastly, it will improve circulation and blood flow. This is because drinking warm water will dilate your blood vessels.” However, he cautioned: “It is important to note and make sure the water is not too hot to avoid a potential burn.”
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