What are the causes of tea drunkenness?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Tea drunkenness may be caused by drinking tea on an empty stomach, excessive tea consumption, or overly strong tea. Drinking tea on an empty stomach can lead to electrolyte imbalance in the body; excessive tea intake may result in significant calcium loss and increased urination; and strong tea can reduce neural excitability, leading to tea drunkenness. Tea should be consumed in moderation. Additionally, patients with impaired liver function must avoid drinking tea, as it could otherwise worsen their condition.
Tea intoxication may be caused by drinking tea on an empty stomach, excessive tea consumption, or drinking overly strong tea. The specific reasons are analyzed as follows:
1. Drinking tea on an empty stomach
When tea is consumed on an empty stomach, its components are easily absorbed by the body. Without food in the gastrointestinal tract to buffer this effect, the substances in tea can directly trigger physiological reactions, leading to electrolyte imbalances and resulting in symptoms of tea intoxication.
2. Excessive tea consumption
Tea contains a significant amount of alkaline substances. Drinking large quantities may disrupt the digestive system, impair nutrient absorption, and lead to substantial calcium loss. This may cause frequent urination; as large amounts of urine are excreted, tea intoxication may occur.
3. Overly strong tea
Drinking very strong tea may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and promote gastric acid secretion, leading to indigestion and slowed gastrointestinal motility. Strong tea also contains high levels of caffeine. Consuming too much may initially overstimulate the nervous system, but eventually lead to fatigue and symptoms of tea intoxication.
In daily life, one should avoid drinking overly strong tea, refrain from drinking tea on an empty stomach, and individuals who are prone to insomnia should avoid tea entirely, as it may excessively stimulate the nervous system. Patients with impaired liver function must strictly avoid tea consumption, as it could worsen their condition.
