Doctor Svetlana Pavlichenko: tea lovers may experience insomnia, anxiety, iron deficiency.
Tea is deservedly considered one of the healthiest drinks in the world. human diet – this reputation is ensured by the many substances included in its composition, the use of which strengthens and maintains health.
“Teas contain a large amount of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols – active metabolites that are powerful antioxidants,” said Svetlana Pavlichenko. making the body better protected against cancer. In addition, drinking tea provides the effect of preventing diseases of the cardiovascular system, type 2 diabetes, diseases of the brain (including Alzheimer's disease and parkinsonism), oral cavity, and lungs.
At the same time, drinking tea carries certain risks.
“Tea contains caffeine, and it is this that can be hazardous to health,” recalled nutritionist Pavlichenko.
In an interview with Gazeta.Ru, a physician said that excessive consumption of tea unnecessarily stimulates the nervous system, which is exposed to caffeine. The result of this is insomnia, excessive anxiety, malfunctions of the heart.
Strong tea can also harm the body: drinking it, a person risks getting an excessive dose of caffeine in combination with other active substances. After strong tea, not only insomnia and nervousness are possible, but also headaches, palpitations, jumps in blood pressure.
Pavlichenko called another harmful property of tea its negative effect on iron content in the body.
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“Drinking a lot of tea can lead to iron deficiency, since the tannins contained in tea can prevent its absorption from food.”
The doctor stated that drinking tea in the amount of two to ten cups per day is considered safe. But, even focusing on this volume of the drink, it is important to take into account the individual susceptibility of the body to it and not drink tea on an empty stomach. wrote about what symptoms indicate alcohol intolerance.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Svetlana Pavlichenko Healthy lifestyle dietitian, cardiologist, candidate of medical sciences