How Long to Wait for Water to Digest? The Truth About Absorption
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According to a study using deuterium-labeled water, H2O can appear in your bloodstream in as little as 5 minutes on an empty stomach. The question of how long to wait for water to digest is based on a misunderstanding of how the body processes liquids versus solids. Your body actually absorbs water, a much faster process than digesting food, and timing depends on several internal factors.
