[Dangers of Drinking Tea Late at Night: Harmful Effects on the Body]

　　Some people have the habit of drinking tea late at night, and some friends who work overtime and stay up late often drink tea to stay awake. However, if consumed incorrectly, this habit can be very harmful to the body over time. So what are the dangers of drinking tea late at night?
 

　　[Dangers of Drinking Tea Late at Night]

　　1. Dangers of Drinking Tea Late at Night

　　Tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which has a stimulating effect on the nerves. Especially the first cup of tea or strong tea can cause "tea drunkenness". Most tea drinkers are elderly people, whose nerves are relatively weak and are prone to "tea drunkenness" and insomnia.

　　Symptoms of tea drunkenness include accelerated blood circulation, rapid breathing, and a series of adverse reactions. This can lead to an imbalance in the body's electrolyte balance, resulting in abnormal enzyme activity and metabolic disorders. Tea contains strong active ingredients such as tannic acid and caffeine. Drinking excessive amounts can lead to symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, weakness in the limbs, unsteady standing, and a feeling of hunger, known as "tea drunkenness".

　　2. The Best Time to Drink Tea

　　In the morning: After a day of metabolism, the body consumes a large amount of water and the blood becomes concentrated. Drinking a cup of light tea immediately after getting up in the morning is beneficial to health. Drinking light tea is to prevent damage to the gastric mucosa.

　　In the afternoon: Drink tea around 3:00 pm, which can have a regulating effect on the body, enhance the body's resistance, nourish the body, and prevent colds. This is the most important time to drink tea during the day.

　　In the evening: Drink tea around 8:30 pm. This is the time when the body's immune system is most active. For people with neurological decline, they can choose to drink semi-fermented warm Tie Guan Yin tea. Do not drink green tea because it is non-fermented and can be stimulating to the body.

　　3. The Best Time to Drink Tea for Weight Loss

　　The best time to drink tea for weight loss is one hour after a meal.

　　People often say that drinking tea before meals is good for weight loss because it can suppress appetite. However, tea leaves contain a large amount of tannic acid, which can cause significant irritation to the gastric mucosa, leading to gastric dysfunction and indigestion. It can also stimulate the intestinal mucosa and hinder the absorption of nutrients. Therefore, overall, drinking tea before meals is not beneficial for weight loss.

　　On the other hand, drinking a cup of tea one hour after a meal can help remove grease, promote digestion, and prevent fat accumulation.