Almost everyone knows that black, green or herbal tea is good for our health. This invigorating, thirst-quenching drink strengthens the heart and stimulates the brain. But there are also downsides to drinking this aromatic drink.
Oxalic acid brings the main harm to the body. Its content in one cup of tea is 4 times the daily requirement of the body. A large amount of this acid can cause a burning sensation in the stomach area, because it corrodes the mucous membrane.
People who drink more than 5 cups of strong black tea a day are at risk of digestive problems. Tea can cause kidney stones because it contains oxalates, which further bind calcium and other chemicals.
Strong tea drinkers should be aware that they run the risk of destroying their bones and losing their teeth. And the fact is that steeply brewed tea contains fluoride, which in high concentration leads to skeletal fluorosis.
The most useful is white tea. After all, its leaves are collected among the first. The plant does not have time to accumulate heavy metals and other toxins.
Certain types of herbal teas also contain toxins. For an adult, they are practically harmless. But pregnant women need to reduce their consumption of tea.
- Never drink too hot tea. This can cause nosebleeds. In addition, if you indulge in boiling water all your life, you can get esophageal cancer.
- Do not drink tea while eating. It is better to consume this drink half an hour after the meal. Otherwise, the iron ingested with food into the body will not be able to assimilate qualitatively.
- Do not overuse evening tea, it can cause symptoms of insomnia. It is best to brew chamomile in the evening or make a mild green jasmine tea.
