Times when women should avoid drinking tea

　　Special period one: menstrual period

　　Menstrual blood contains relatively high hemoglobin, plasma protein and hemoglobin, so female After menstruation, a large amount of iron will be lost, so more iron should be supplemented. Tea contains more than 30% tannic acid, which easily combines with iron ions in the intestines, causing precipitation and hindering the absorption of iron ions by the intestinal mucosa.

　　Recommendation: It is best not for women to drink tea during menstruation, especially strong tea.

　　Special Period 2: Pregnancy period

　　Generally, tea contains 2% to 5% coffee Because caffeine has a stimulant effect, drinking too much strong tea will stimulate fetus Increase fetal movement and even endanger fetal growth and development. On the other hand, tea also contains tannic acid. Tannic acid can combine with the iron in pregnant women’s food to form a complex that cannot be absorbed. Pregnant women drinking too much strong tea can cause pregnancy anemia , the fetus may also suffer from congenital iron deficiency anemia.

　　Recommendation: Pregnant women should drink light green tea 1 hour after meals, or drink drinks rich in vitamin C, because vitamin C can help the absorption of iron and increase the body's disease resistance.

　　Special Period 3: Pregnant women are about to give birth

　　If pregnant women drink too much strong tea before giving birth, the caffeine in the tea will have a stimulating effect and cause insomnia. Pregnant women who do not get enough sleep may be exhausted during delivery and even increase the risk of dystocia.

　　Recommendation: Appropriate supplement of nutrients, such as meat, fish, beef, etc.

　　Special Period Four: Breastfeeding Women

　　If you drink a lot of strong tea during this period, the high concentration of tannic acid in the tea will be absorbed by the mucous membrane, which will affect the blood circulation of the mammary gland, inhibit the secretion of milk, and cause insufficient milk secretion; on the other hand, the caffeine in the tea will penetrate into the milk and indirectly affect the breast milk secretion. baby , to the baby's body healthy unfavorable.

　　Suggestion: Appropriate supplement of chicken soup, fish soup, etc.

　　Special Period Five: Menopausal Women

　　Women going through menopause are more likely to experience dizziness, fatigue, irritability, rapid heartbeat, intermittent fever and sweating, and poor sleep. If you drink too much strong tea, these symptoms will be aggravated.

　　Suggestion: Women who like to drink tea should stop drinking tea in moderation at this special stage to avoid damaging their health.