Drinking Tea Before Bed is Not Recommended, Here's Why

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Although many believe in its health benefits, research shows that excessive consumption of tea can cause several side effects on the human body. Apart from that, drinking tea before bed is also not recommended.

Quoted from the Times of India, one of the compounds found in tea, tannin, can affect the absorption of certain nutrients by the body and cause side effects such as anxiety, sleep problems and headaches. Therefore, it is important to limit tea consumption before bed so that it does not have bad effects on the body.

Caffeine, which is naturally present in tea, is also something to be aware of. Excessive caffeine consumption can disrupt sleep and wake cycles. Various studies show that caffeine can inhibit the production of the hormone melatonin which is important for sleep.

Reporting from Healthline, one of the teas that should be avoided before bed is green tea. Although some studies show that the tannin compounds in green tea can counteract the effects of caffeine, people who are sensitive to caffeine still experience sleep disturbances depending on the amount of green tea they consume.

Drinking green tea before bed can also increase the need to urinate at night, which can interfere with sleep quality. Therefore, be wise in consuming tea, especially before bedtime because it can have a negative impact on the body.

Apart from having a bad effect on sleep quality, tea also has a bad impact on iron absorption. This is because tannins can bind non-heme iron and interfere with its absorption in the digestive tract. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, a serious problem to be aware of.

Excessive caffeine in tea can also cause digestive problems such as acid reflux and heartburn. Studies show that caffeine increases stomach acid production, which can be bad for heart health.

In addition, research in the Journal of Toxicology shows that the longer the tea brewing process, the higher the concentration of lead and aluminum in the tea. This can cause additional health problems that need attention.

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