Rajasthan:- Often tea is made in homes and is consumed after reheating it again and again. But have you thought how harmful this habit can be? According to recent research and expert opinion, drinking stale tea can cause many health problems, including an increased risk of cancer. Dr. Jitendra Singh Chaudhary has given important information on stale tea and the harm caused by reheating it.
Relationship between stale tea and cancer
Dr. Jitendra Singh Chaudhary, MD Medicine at the Government Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara, tells Local 18 that some elements present in stale tea, such as tannin and caffeine, get oxidized when the tea cools down and is kept for a long time. This process produces free radicals, which can damage the body’s cells and increase the risk of serious diseases like cancer. Although this is not a direct cause, drinking stale tea repeatedly can lead to this risk.
Disadvantages of drinking water after reheating it
Reheating tea repeatedly can also be harmful for health. When tea is heated repeatedly, the polyphenols and antioxidants present in it are destroyed, due to which the body does not get any benefit. Also, heating can also lead to bacterial growth in it, which increases the chances of stomach diseases like gastritis and acidity.
Other harms of drinking stale tea
Drinking stale tea can affect the digestive system, causing problems like gas, acidity and heartburn. Caffeine and tannin present in tea can reduce the whiteness of teeth. Drinking hot tea repeatedly can cause stains on teeth. Drinking stale tea can have a negative effect on the body’s immunity, due to which you can easily fall prey to diseases.
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What to do if the tea gets cold
Dr Jitendra Singh Chaudhary, MD Medicine, Government Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Bhilwara, suggests that if the tea gets cold, it is better to make fresh tea instead of reheating it. If you heat the tea again and again, its nutritional elements are lost and it can be harmful for health.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 18, 2024, 19:26 IST
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