Tag: Water induced thermogenesis

According to a 2003 study, drinking 500 mL of water temporarily increases the metabolic rate by 30%, a process known as water-induced thermogenesis. This effect helps answer the common question: does drinking water help burn calories?

According to a 2003 study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, drinking 500 ml of water can increase metabolic rate by up to 30% for over an hour. This process, known as water-induced thermogenesis, means you do burn calories drinking water, though the effect is modest and should be understood within a broader weight management context.