International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2025 |Volume: 6 | Issue: 10


A Literary Review on Benefits of Intake of Sips of Water in between Meals

About Author

1Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences- School of Ayurveda and Siddha Studies, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India.


Date of Acceptance: 2025-09-10

Date of Publication:2025-10-30

Correspondence Address:

Dr. Vivek Krishnarao Bande Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences- School of Ayurveda and Siddha Studies, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Email: vivek5oct@gmail.com
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Keywords: Intake of sips of water in between meals, thermoregulations, lubricant and shock absorber, SSS (Sensory-specific satiety).


Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Non declared


Abstract


In the human body, water contributes both structurally and functionally supporting biochemical reactions, cellular transport and removal of waste. Current misconception is that, drinking water in between meals slows down digestion process and is not good for health. But Ayurveda mentions, drinking of sips of water in between meals as a part of daily regime to maintain good health and also to maintain normal build of body. Drinking sips of water in between meals is advised by Ayurveda to facilitate overall digestion process in a timely manner, thus promoting overall health and well-being. This study aims to focus on fundamental concepts of benefits of intake of sips of water in between meals from Brihat trayee to lead a healthy lifestyle. For this study Ayurveda texts and modern research work are used to evaluate the concept along with various related websites.

It was observed that, intake of sips of water in between meals assists in temperature regulation due to its high heat capacity, cushions tissues, reduces friction, and enables hydrolytic breakdown of nutrients. Helps to relieve constipation, as well as bloating and to expel toxins from body. Water helps to lubricate digestive tract and also avoids over eating.