Milk is rich in nutrients and is often called the "white blood" that the human body needs. However, after drinking milk, people often feel their throat is dry and there is a strange taste in the mouth. Dental experts say this is because everyone ignores the final "step"—drinking a small glass of warm water.
Experts explain that dairy products contain a certain enzyme that can dry the throat mucosa, causing discomfort. A dry mouth, in turn, provides a living environment for anaerobic bacteria, which not only accelerates bacterial reproduction but also decomposes the protein in dairy products, producing gases containing sulfides that cause bad breath and other issues.
To prevent this discomfort and the growth of bacteria in the mouth, you can simply drink a small glass of warm water immediately after drinking milk. This not only cleanses residual milk from the mouth but also rinses away milk residue from the throat, acting to clean the mouth and moisturize the throat.
However, you must drink only a small amount of water, as drinking too much can dilute the concentration of gastric juice, affecting the digestion and absorption of milk in the body.