The Negative Effects of Ice Water on the Body There's nothing quite like a glass of ice water to cool down with on a summer's day, but after reading the following information, you might want to think twice before reaching for the ice tray. When I first came across this information, it shocked me, but I thought that it was a highly relevant thing to share with you - these hidden dangers of drinking ice water aren't very well-known. Here they are: - Advertisement - 1. It can Lead to Extra Fat The weight loss tip for drinking lots of cold water to force the body into doing more work and thus burn more calories isn't completely true. This is because cold temperatures in the body cause fats to harden and congeal, making them harder for the body to digest. 2. Constipation Although drinking water that's at room temperature helps the digestive process, drinking ice water has the potential to cause constipation. Food solidifies and hardens as it passes throu...