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Myth or Reality: Is It Bad to Swim After Eating?

It was thought that by getting into the water after eating, digestion diverted blood flow and caused fatigue, fainting and even drowning. Therefore, parents and grandparents recommended waiting before returning to the pool or the sea. The International Federation of Aquatic Salvation ensures that there is no scientific evidence that eating before swimming causes drowning. Mayo Clinic agrees: the only thing that can happen is stomach or muscle cr…
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It was thought that by getting into the water after eating, digestion diverted blood flow and caused fatigue, fainting and even drowning. Therefore, parents and grandparents recommended waiting before returning to the pool or the sea. The International Federation of Aquatic Salvation ensures that there is no scientific evidence that eating before swimming causes drowning. Mayo Clinic agrees: the only thing that can happen is stomach or muscle cr…

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aztecamorelos.com broke the news in on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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