The Efficacy and Benefits of Drinking Brown Sugar Water
Disease description:
My period has started, and I'm experiencing severe abdominal pain. I'm wondering whether I should drink brown sugar water, as some people say that drinking brown sugar water increases menstrual flow. What are the benefits and effects of drinking brown sugar water?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Raw brown sugar, especially unrefined brown sugar, is rich in minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, as well as B-complex vitamins. The benefits and effects of brown sugar water are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. The iron content in brown sugar helps prevent and improve anemia and promotes blood circulation, thereby achieving beautifying and complexion-enhancing effects.
2. Brown sugar has a relatively warming nature; long-term consumption of brown sugar water can help warm the stomach.
3. With its warm nature, moderate consumption of brown sugar can help generate body heat and effectively warm the body for individuals with cold body constitution or cold hands and feet.
4. Organic acids contained in brown sugar help stimulate gastric juice secretion and promote digestion and nutrient absorption, thus providing an auxiliary treatment effect for indigestion.
5. For women, brown sugar water helps relieve abdominal discomfort during menstruation and reduce menstrual pain symptoms.
Consuming brown sugar water in moderation brings multiple health benefits. However, due to its high sugar content, excessive consumption may lead to obesity and other health issues, so it should be consumed in moderation.
