Ladies, although drinking tea has many benefits, such as weight loss and body cleansing... you should pay attention to the following special physiological periods. At other times, you can still enjoy tea to your heart's content!
Menstrual Period
When your friend visits every month, the menstrual blood will cause a loss of iron. Therefore, it is advisable for women to consume more iron-rich foods during this time, such as spinach, apples, and grapes. However, tea contains a high amount of tannic acid, from 30% to 50%, which can hinder the intestinal mucosa's absorption and utilization of iron. It easily forms precipitates with iron in food or in iron supplements in the intestines.
Pregnancy
The reason pregnant women should avoid drinking tea is that strong tea contains a high concentration of caffeine, up to 10%, which can increase urination and heart rate, adding to the burden on the mother's heart and kidneys, and may induce conditions like pregnancy poisoning, which is detrimental to the health of both mother and fetus.
Pre-labor Period
Drinking too much strong tea before labor can cause insomnia due to the stimulating effect of caffeine. If you lack sleep before childbirth, it can often lead to exhaustion, weak contractions during delivery, and even dystocia.
Lactation Period
If you plan to breastfeed after giving birth, you should not drink large amounts of tea. During this period, if you consume a lot of tea, the high concentration of tannic acid can be absorbed by the mucous membranes into the bloodstream, causing astringent and inhibitory effects on mammary secretion, leading to insufficient milk production. On the other hand, the caffeine in tea can also pass into the baby's body through breast milk, affecting the infant's health.
Menopause
As women typically enter menopause around the age of 45, they may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, sometimes a rapid heartbeat, emotional impulsiveness, insomnia, and menstrual dysfunction. Excessive tea consumption can worsen these symptoms, making it more difficult to go through menopause smoothly.
Please pay close attention to your health! Do not drink tea during these periods!