Every year Pakistanis devote billions of their rupees to tea leaves, this traditional drink seems incomplete if it is missing after every meal and from any kind of event.
Some people around the world, including Pakistan, do not have a morning without tea and it is a common habit to prefer milk and leaf tea over green tea and coffee, without thinking about its health effects. Compiles.
Medical experts say that excessive consumption of green tea, coffee and leafy black tea (coffee) can be extremely harmful, but the use of milk and leafy tea is at the forefront of harming human health.
Following are some of the negative health effects of consuming tea made from leaves and milk.
Excess of caffeine and lack of sleep
Tea contains caffeine, which promotes energy and an active mind, too much tea can rob you of restful sleep and keep you awake throughout the night.
Lack of sleep leads to a number of problems such as fatigue, poor memory and affect the ability to concentrate, while it also increases the risk of obesity and high blood sugar levels.
According to research reports, consuming just 200 mg of caffeine a few hours before going to bed can have negative effects on the quality of sleep, but people who are suffering from sleep deprivation as a result of drinking tea should reduce its amount. should be considered.
According to medical experts, it’s not just caffeine that can lead to lifestyle disorders, cancer, and other digestive diseases, but the consumption of refined sugar in tea addiction is just as harmful.
Causes of dehydration
Tea made with black leaves and milk causes water loss from the body, the caffeine in it causes ‘water retention’, its excessive consumption can cause dehydration in the body, that’s why tea Use should be reduced not only in normal routine, especially in summer season.
Drinking tea on an empty stomach also dehydrates the body, after eight hours of sleep our body needs water because during this time the body cannot provide water, so it is better to start your day with water. Make it a habit.
Increased acidity
Drinking tea by mouth, even if it is green tea, is dangerous for health.
If consumed before breakfast, it increases stomach acidity which causes heartburn, indigestion and frequent belching.
People who are in the habit of drinking tea early in the morning should eat solid foods first and then drink tea at least half an hour after breakfast.
Problems with absorption of minerals and vitamins
Tea contains complex compounds called tannins that affect the absorption of iron in the body from certain foods. Iron deficiency causes long-term diseases such as anemia or blood loss.
According to research reports, these compounds in tea can interfere with the absorption of vitamins and minerals in food, especially calcium and iron. Avoid
According to experts, people suffering from iron deficiency and tea lovers should drink tea at least half an hour or 40 minutes after meals so that the body’s ability to absorb vitamins and minerals is not affected.
Causes of headache
The use of caffeine helps to reduce the severity of headache, but its effect is harmful in excess, drinking too much tea can cause headaches.
According to research reports, daily consumption of 100 milligrams of caffeine can also cause headaches, but this amount depends on the individual’s tolerance.
Cause of mental anxiety and stress
Tea leaves naturally contain caffeine and excessive consumption of caffeine in tea or any other form can lead to anxiety and restlessness and tension.
A cup of tea can contain an average of 11 to 61 milligrams of caffeine (depending on the type of tea and how it’s brewed), black or non-dairy tea has more caffeine than milk tea, and tea has So, the more leaves you use, the higher the caffeine content will be.
According to researchers, consuming less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day can lead to increased anxiety in most people.
Causes of tooth decay
Consuming tea daily increases the amount of ‘bacteremia’ in the mouth that causes tooth decay, so it would be a better decision to include tea in your diet after breakfast rather than after dinner.