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Does water help to digest food quickly? if i drink along with the meal? or half an hour after meal? people says don't drink during meal. drink later.

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Don't drink much: Since your stomach produces acid to break down food it's better to not dilute your stomach acid with too much water. The only time you really need water with a meal is when you eat dried foods.

Answered 4/23/2014

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