Tea is rich in polyphenols, minerals, and other nutrients. For most people, moderate consumption of light tea can play a supporting role in improving bodily functions and regulating metabolic processes. However, excessive Tea drinking may cause discomfort or exacerbate conditions for certain groups of people, so it is recommended that these individuals avoid Drinking Tea where possible.
1. Allergy sufferers: Some individuals are allergic to the polyphenols and other components in tea, which can result in symptoms such as fever, skin rashes, and itching after consumption; therefore, it is not recommended to Drink tea;
2. Patients with neurological disorders: Such as insomnia and neurasthenia, the caffeine in tea can increase nervous system excitability, worsening symptoms of insomnia and neurasthenia; thus, it is not recommended to drink tea;
3. Patients with cardiovascular diseases: Tea contains alkaloids and other components that can elevate blood pressure. Patients with Hypertension, coronary heart disease, and similar conditions may experience discomfort after drinking tea; therefore, this group should avoid tea;
4. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases: The caffeine and other substances in tea stimulate gastric acid secretion. Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases may experience worsened symptoms after drinking tea. Additionally, tannic acid in tea can slow down gastrointestinal motility, aggravating constipation and other symptoms; therefore, individuals with gastrointestinal diseases should avoid tea;
5. Patients with blood disorders: Tannic acid in tea can hinder iron absorption and utilization, potentially worsening symptoms of anemia and other blood disorders;
6. Patients with abnormal liver or kidney function: Caffeine and other substances in tea need to be metabolized by the liver and kidneys. Drinking tea may increase the burden on the liver for individuals with liver or kidney dysfunction; therefore, it is not recommended;
7. Others: Including children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with stone diseases, and those taking sedatives, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), or other medications, should also avoid drinking tea to prevent adverse effects on fetal or infant development, as well as to avoid worsening stone symptoms, etc.