Tea After Food: Good or Bad
Is it safe to drink tea after meals? We delve into this question as experts debate its health effects.
- Some studies suggest that drinking green tea or herbal tea is a good practice. Green tea, in particular, contains high antioxidant and polyphenol content and can act as a catalyst. Drinking green tea after meals can accelerate the production and stimulation of digestive enzymes, including gastric juice, saliva, and bile, thus aiding digestion. The catechins present in green tea enhance pepsin activity, leading to better breakdown of dietary proteins. The antioxidants in green tea also help deal with complications associated with digestion and are known to provide relief from intestinal gas and conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. Green tea or herbal tea can also help in better absorption of dietary nutrients.
- However, not all people enjoy having green tea. Tannin present in tea can interfere with the absorption of many minerals, including iron, zinc, and calcium, and in some people, it may trigger constipation. Thus, people already suffering from the deficiency of these minerals should refrain from drinking tea straight after meals. Another ingredient present in tea is caffeine. Increased consumption of caffeine can result in insomnia, and for people with a stomach ulcer, caffeine may be harmful as it can aggravate the condition further and trigger a shoot in blood pressure and heart rate.
Considering both the pros and cons, it is best to avoid drinking tea between meals regularly. If you have any specific problems, you can consult an Ayurveda.
Source:- https://www.lybrate.com/topic/drinking-tea-right-after-meals-is-it-good-or-bad/1de8fd53d5794f3d6f83b037caeaedc9
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