Drinking tea is one of the traditional Chinese cultures, and tea is a health drink suitable for all seasons. Many people drink tea at home. Tea can cultivate people's etiquette and morality, as well as teach them to be quiet and focused, and improve their demeanor and temperament. But can children drink tea? What happens when children drink more tea?
Tea contains substances such as theophylline, which can easily stimulate the central nervous system. Children are in the stage of growth and development, and their nervous systems have weak inhibitory abilities towards substances that have excitatory effects, making it difficult for them to regulate themselves effectively like adults. Therefore, children should not drink excessive tea or strong tea, as it may lead to a deficiency of trace elements in the body and even malnutrition.
After drinking too much tea, children may experience an increase in heart rate, which may lead to excessive physical exertion. If consumed at night, it can also cause insomnia, frequent urination, and other problems in children, affecting sleep and subsequently impacting development. In addition, tea contains mixed acids and theophylline, which can inhibit the body's absorption of some trace elements such as calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, etc. when they enter the body.
So, if parents often give their children more tea or strong tea, it may have a negative impact on their physical health. Especially for young children, drinking too much tea can increase the burden on their heart and kidneys. It is best to encourage children to drink more milk, juice, and other beverages in their daily lives, as it will be more beneficial to their health.
