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Say No to Tea.

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Say No to "Tea"

"Tea" refers to the aromatic beverage prepared from the cured leaves by combination with hot or boiling water, and is the common name for the Camellia sinensis plant itself.

I neither drink tea nor encourage people to drink it.

Side effects of Tea:

*Drinking tea or coffee stains or discolors the dental plaque, but not the teeth itself.

*Tea is known as a "negative calories" beverage. Not only does it contain virtually no calories, it also block the absorption of certain nutrients.

*A 2005 study found that green tea reduces the level of estrogens in the body.

*If you have young kids, it is advisable for them not to drink tea.This is because tea contains caffeine that may over-stimulate. It also contains tannins that may block nutrients absorption such as protein and fats in children.

*Tea reduces the absorption of thiamine (Vitamin B).

*Kidney stones are mineral deposits made up of calcium, uric acid or the amino acid cysteine. At least 3 quarters of kidney stones are composed of calcium combined with phosphate or oxalic acid. Green tea is a concern because it is rich in oxalic acid.

*Drinking green tea may prevent allergy. But it also contains caffeine and tannin that may cause allergy.

*In a new study, Rutgers University researchers announced that drinking tea could cause chromosome damage and fetal leukemia, reported the online edition of The Washington Times.

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How herbal tea can be made responsible for damaging teeth??

It has been found that some flavors of herbal teeth can rapidly rot the teeth. Is it true?Continue

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Started by Dr. Steffany Mohan Jul 23, 2013.

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Comment by Dahl Domingo on October 29, 2014 at 8:20am: Terrific! This is a surprise to me. Let me know more of this issue then.
I alternately drink green tea and decaf.

Comment by Dr.Nisha Jha on June 29, 2013 at 11:31pm: sir, kindly reply, what is the the alternative solution to replace tea, like these days for energy we hv tea & helps in studies, can u suggest a healthy drink which wl help us to overcome lethargy & refresh mind others than tea or coffee for students like us planning to sit for long time with books for pg exams ?

Comment by Dr. Steffany Mohan on March 19, 2013 at 7:48pm: Hello all, thank you for letting me join this group. I have the same opinion as many of you that having tea a number of times a day is very harmful for the body. Moreover, tea and coffee along with red wine are known to cause staining of the teeth that causes discoloring of your white teeth. therefore, it is better abstaining from it. However, green tea has a number of health benefits.

Comment by SKN on February 25, 2013 at 3:43pm: But tea inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase which converts cAMP to 5'AMP.So cAMP level is increased which is good for heart and keeps us active.

Comment by Vu Le on January 30, 2013 at 12:10am: Nice one.

I am totally agree with you.Tea is really very harmful for health. Those who are addicted to tea can drink green tea because it cause less effects than normal tea. So, try to avoid it as much as possible.

Tea can also effect your teeth. To keep your teeth white avoid tea and coffee. They can cause stain on your teeth.

Comment by Ruchi Mehrotra on January 2, 2013 at 8:52am: Didn`t know green tea causes stones!!Such was the hype reg. it`s anti oxidant etc properties...i avoid green leafy veg only for the oxalate content so good that I know of green tea too now!