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Study Says Tea May Help You Live Longer

 

Hate it or love it  you can’t ignore it. Indians swear by tea so much so that 2-3 cups are a mandatory part of each day.

The much loved drink was introduced to us by our colonial masters, but we have never let go of it, and it has now been adopted by us into the Indian palate as our own.

Tea is a decoction that is effortlessly equal parts relaxing, soothing and fulfilling! Its health benefits and limitations have been a matter of debate for several years now, with claims supposing either side.

Some Benefits of Tea Include

  • Tea contains antioxidants.
  • Tea has less caffeine than coffee. 
  • Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Tea may help with weight loss. 
  • Tea may help protect your bones. 
  • Tea may keep your smile bright.

Though moderate intake is healthy for most people, drinking too much could lead to negative side effects, such as anxiety, headaches, digestive issues, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Most people can drink 3–4 cups (710–950 ml) of tea daily without adverse effects, but some may experience side effects at lower doses.

Too Much of a Good Thing: Health Risks of Tea

Though there are lots of good things about consuming tea, overdoing it can put your health at risk.

One risk is a caffeine overload. Large amounts of caffeine may lead to nervousness, restlessness and may disturb your sleep.

Some people may also experience loose stools and other gastrointestinal issues. Nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn, dizziness and muscle pain are also possible side effects from consuming too much caffeine. 

It may also interact with certain medications and increase the effects of caffeine in the body. Total daily intake of caffeine from all sources should not exceed 400 milligrams.

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