6 side-effects of drinking tea on
an empty stomach
Srishty Choudhury
If you are among those who like to begin your day with a cup of tea, think again as drinking a caffeinated beverage first thing
in the morning might not be
the best thing to do.
A cup of tea could be the very reason for a headache because of the presence of caffeine in it.
Headache
Drinking tea on an empty stomach can form gas in your digestive system.
Indigestion
Tea contains a chemical called theophylline, which can have a dehydrating effect on stool leading to constipation.
Dehydration
Tea contains an element called tannin, which hampers the absorption of iron from food. Caffeine too can reduce the absorption of nutrients.
Inhibit absorption of nutrients
Tea disrupts the acid base of your stomach fluids, and the alkaline balance, which causes acidity.
Acidity
Tea contains trace levels of nicotine which might be the reason you feel addicted to the beverage.