Improper Tea Consumption in Summer Can Also Intoxicate
Core Tip: Those who primarily follow a vegetarian diet and consume little fat may experience "tea intoxication" from drinking large amounts of strong tea. Drinking tea on an empty stomach or occasionally consuming large amounts of strong tea without a regular habit can also lead to "tea intoxication." Symptoms of "tea intoxication" include palpitations, dizziness, and limb weakness.
Everyone knows that excessive drinking can lead to intoxication, but improper tea consumption can also have a similar effect. Recently, a hospital in Tangshan City treated 11 cases of "tea intoxication" in a single day. Therefore, experts remind that while tea is a popular beverage in the hot summer, improper consumption is not only unbeneficial to the body but can also be intoxicating and harmful.
Relevant experts point out that tea contains various alkaloids, the main component of which is caffeine, which has the effect of stimulating brain nerves and promoting cardiac hyperfunction. At the same time, tea also contains a large amount of tea polyphenols. Excessive consumption of strong tea can interfere with the normal secretion of gastric juice and affect food digestion. Those who primarily follow a vegetarian diet and consume little fat may experience "tea intoxication" from drinking large amounts of strong tea. Drinking tea on an empty stomach or occasionally consuming large amounts of strong tea without a regular habit can also lead to "tea intoxication." Symptoms of "tea intoxication" include palpitations, dizziness, and limb weakness. If "tea intoxication" occurs, there is no need to panic. Eating meals, sweets, or candy can provide relief.
Experts remind people that although tea contains various vitamins and amino acids, and drinking tea has effects such as clearing oil and grease, enhancing nerve excitement, aiding digestion, and promoting urination, it is not the case that the more you drink, the better. Not everyone is suitable for drinking tea. Generally, 1-2 times a day is recommended. People suffering from neurasthenia, insomnia, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, stomach diseases, etc., are not suitable for drinking tea. Nursing and pregnant women, and infants and young children, should also avoid drinking tea.
At the same time, experts also remind that black tea is not suitable for drinking in the summer, as it is warm in nature and more suitable for winter consumption. Green tea is bitter and cold in nature, with green leaves and a clear broth, giving it a cooling sensation, thus it can help relieve summer heat and lower body temperature.