Does Eating Ice Cream Cause Cold?

August 28, 2023 | by Yashaswi Pathakamuri | Posted in FAQ's

Eating Ice Cream

No, eating ice cream does not directly cause the common cold. The common cold is typically caused by viruses, such as rhinoviruses, that are transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets.

However, there is a popular notion that consuming cold foods or beverages, like ice cream, might weaken the immune system and make a person more susceptible to infections like the common cold. This idea is not entirely accurate. While very cold foods might cause temporary constriction of blood vessels in the throat, this is unlikely to have a significant impact on the immune system’s ability to fight off infections.

The main factors that contribute to catching a cold are exposure to the virus and the strength of your immune system. Good hygiene practices, such as washing your hands regularly and avoiding close contact with sick individuals, are more effective in preventing colds than avoiding cold foods.

That said, if you have a sensitivity to cold foods and experience discomfort when consuming them, you might want to avoid them to prevent throat discomfort, but this doesn’t directly relate to catching a cold.

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