Tea contains caffeine, whichjcan cause insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, palpitations and digestive issues.
CAFFEINE RELATED ISSUES
Tea contains tannins, compounds that interfere with the absorption of non-heme iron from your diet.
IRON ABSORPTION INTERFERENCE
Tea, especially black tea can stain your teeth over time due to its dark colour.
STAINED TEETH
Some people are sensitive to the tannins in tea, which can irritate the digestive tract and lead to stomach upset, acid reflux or gastritis.
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
Excessive consumption of tea has been linked to skeletal fluorosis, a condition that affects the bones and joints due to excessive fluoride intake.
OSTEOFLUOROSIS
Tea, particularly black tea contains oxalates which can continue to the formation of kidney stones in susceptible individuals.
KIDNEY STONES
High levels of caffeine intake during pregnancy have been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage and low birth weight.
PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS
Excessive caffeine intake from tea can lead to increased anxiety, restlessness & nervousness especially in individuals who are sensitive to caffeine.
ANXIETY & NERVOUSNESS
While tea is mostly water, the diuretic effect of caffeine can lead to increased urination and potential dehydration if not enough water is consumed to compensate.