Drinking tea in the morning may interfere with the body’s natural cortisol production.
While tea can be a delicious and relaxing drink, it contains caffeine, a stimulant that can have effects on the body.
Tea is not only a delicious beverage to drink with friends, to welcome guests, or when we want to be alone with our thoughts, but it also has many health benefits, such as the catechins and antioxidants in black tea that boost immunity. And can increase metabolism.
Having bed tea first thing in the morning is a common practice in most Indian households. While tea can be a delicious and relaxing drink, it contains caffeine, a stimulant that can have effects on the body. Drinking tea or any other caffeinated beverage first thing in the morning on an empty stomach can increase acidity and digestive discomfort. This is because caffeine can stimulate the production of acid in the stomach, which can lead to heartburn and bloating.
Additionally, drinking tea in the morning can interfere with the body’s natural cortisol production. According to dietitian Vidhi Chawla, “Cortisol is a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle and provides energy throughout the day. When you consume caffeine in the morning, it can interfere with the body’s ability to produce cortisol, which can lead to feelings of fatigue and lethargy later in the day.”
Vidhi Chawla, founder of Physico Diet Clinic, highlights several possible negative effects of drinking tea first thing in the morning:
- heartburn
Drinking tea on an empty stomach can irritate the stomach lining, which can lead to discomfort, bloating and nausea. - dehydration
Tea is a diuretic, which means it increases urine production and can cause dehydration, especially in the morning when your body is already dehydrated from not drinking water for several hours. - inhibits the absorption of nutrients
Tea contains tannins, which can bind to minerals such as iron and calcium, making them less available for absorption by the body. - tooth decay
Tea contains natural acids that can erode tooth enamel, especially when consumed in large amounts or over a long period of time.
According to celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija, the best time to drink tea is after breakfast as this is when our metabolic process starts working smoothly.
Makhija also suggests, “Spice up your mornings with healthier options. Lokendra Tomar claims that an alkaline drink like buttermilk or lukewarm water with a pinch of Himalayan pink salt should be consumed in the morning. You can also start your day with lemon or fenugreek water to reset your system after a long night’s sleep. Aloe vera juice, simple coconut water, raw honey, and a few drops of apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar in the water are healthier options. These beverages are much healthier and better than a hot cup of tea first thing in the morning.”
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