Tea and Health Learn about some of the unintended effects that may come with drinking tea

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-19

Editor: Ah Fang Health.

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Tea, as a traditional drink, has long been considered to be good for health. However, the latest findings have raised eyebrows, pointing out that tea drinking may be associated with the risk of kidney stones. This study, from more than 440,000 individuals, has sparked a wide range of discussion and reflection.

Based on a large sample of more than 440,000 individuals, the study conducted a detailed investigation and analysis of tea intake and the occurrence of kidney stones. Through long-term follow-up observation, the researchers tried to find out whether there is a causal relationship between tea and kidney stones, and further ** possible influencing factors.

The results of the study showed that people who drank tea frequently appeared to have a higher risk of developing kidney stones compared to those who did not drink tea. However, this does not mean that drinking tea is the direct cause of kidney stones. The researchers point out that there may be a complex set of causal relationships that require more in-depth research to uncover the truth.

Oxalic acid in tea is an organic acid, and long-term high intake may increase the risk of oxalic acid stone formation, which has become one of the potential reasons for the association between tea drinking and kidney stones. Drinking tea may cause the body to consume caffeine to increase urine excretion, but for some people, this may also lead to insufficient water intake, concentrating urine and increasing the risk of stone formation.

Moderate amounts: Studies have not explicitly stated that stopping tea altogether reduces the risk of kidney stones, so moderation is key. Moderate tea intake may not negatively affect kidney stones. Maintain adequate water intake: Maintaining adequate water intake while drinking tea can help dilute urine and reduce the likelihood of stone formation.

Choose the right type of tea: The oxalic acid content varies between different types of tea. Choosing teas that are lower in oxalic acid, such as green tea, may be more beneficial to your health. Although research suggests that tea drinking may be associated with a risk of kidney stones, we should not blindly abandon this ancient beverage.

Scientific and reasonable tea drinking methods, moderate intake, reasonable selection of tea types, and maintaining adequate water intake are all effective ways to reduce potential risks. On the road of pursuing health, we need to treat various research results with a scientific attitude, flexibly adjust dietary Xi, and provide the best care for the body.

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