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I have heard this at the gym but don't think it is true : Community Message Boards
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southernyankee southernyankee
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 06:07
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I have heard this at the gym but don't think it is true
Myth

LotsaLbs2Lose LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 09:07
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Fact
Yes, it does interfere with digestion, b/c water can wash away the salivary enzymes/juices that aid in the initial breakdown of food for digestion.

toodfatt toodfatt
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 09:07
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Both
I say both! it can help break down or interfere...

1144 1144
Desert Hot Springs CA
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 12:08
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Drink
before or after meals.

southernyankee southernyankee
Wed, Aug 1, 2012 13:08
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Per articles at both Mayo Cliic and Livestrong
Drinking water during and after a mesl actually aids in digestion of foods.

southernyankee southernyankee
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 18:08
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so according to the above listed articles
Myth

jjswbs2 jjswbs2
Pittsburgh PA
Thu, Aug 2, 2012 23:08
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interesting discussion

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