Table of contents:
- Caffeine can make you addicted to tea
- Caffeine withdrawal symptoms (caffeine withdrawal)
- How to prevent tea addiction?
According to Tea Association of the U.S.A., Inc, the people of the world consume enormous amounts of tea compared to other beverages. However, although tea has a number of benefits, the large amount of caffeine contained in it may not be completely healthy for your body. Based on how and how often you drink tea, this type of caffeine can have many positive or negative effects.
With sufficient amounts, tea can keep your mind sharp, focused and increase your energy. Conversely, if you drink tea too often, or consume very large amounts of it for a long time, you may become addicted to tea.
Caffeine can make you addicted to tea
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, and its regular use results in mild physical dependence. The caffeine in tea doesn't put your physical health at risk in exactly the same way addictive drugs do, but once you become physically addicted to caffeine you'll realize that caffeine dependence isn't that obvious. Your body is accustomed to having caffeine in its functional system, so the body always asks you to consume more caffeine to get the effects you usually get, such as alertness or energy.
Any addict can suffer from insomnia if he drinks too much tea less than 6 hours before bedtime. In addition, people who are more sensitive may not only have trouble sleeping but also experience nervous side effects and upset stomachs.
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms (caffeine withdrawal)
If you stop consuming caffeine suddenly, your body will “lose” the usual amount of caffeine, which can make you feel uncomfortable for a few days because of certain symptoms. Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include:
- headache
- fatigue or exhaustion
- worry
- irritable
- depression
- hard to concentrate
- muscle ache
These caffeine withdrawal symptoms are not as serious as those caused by drugs or alcohol. These symptoms usually disappear as soon as you continue to drink the same amount of tea as before, or more.
How to prevent tea addiction?
To prevent you from becoming addicted to tea, follow these suggestions:
- Reduce the amount of caffeine you consume. You can reduce the amount of caffeine in the tea by using one tea bag 3-4 times, shortening the brewing period, and lowering the temperature of the tea water.
- Drink green tea, white tea, or herbal teas. Black tea contains large amounts of caffeine. So, change your habits a little by trying green tea, white tea, or herbal tea.
- Try decaffeinated drinks. Instead of consuming caffeinated drinks, you can think of other alternatives with caffeine-free drink options.
- Avoid consuming too often high caffeinated tea.
- Cut back on your caffeine consumption slowly. Don't stop the tea straight away as this can expose you to unexpected symptoms. Reducing the consumption of tea slowly can help you prevent these feelings of labor.
Like coffee, tea was chosen as brain food to wake up energy and get your mind focused immediately. However, you must remember to drink enough of it, or you will become obsessed with tea and suffer many side effects from caffeine.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
