Drinking water on an empty stomach can be a wild ride. Your stomach has acid waiting for food.
Water dilutes that acid. That sudden change can trigger spasms. Think of it as a pH party gone wrong.
Fun fact: Your stomach might interpret water as a threat. It tries to push it out—with pain.
Speed Racer Syndrome
Drinking too fast is a rookie mistake. Your stomach can only process about one liter per hour.
Chug fifteen ounces in thirty seconds? Your gut hits the brakes. It stretches, and stretch receptors scream “OW.”
Slow down. Sip like a lazy cat. Your insides will thank you.
