The nutritionist named a suitable age for children to start drinking tea.

Margarita Koroleva, PhD, dietetic specialist and director of the Aesthetic Medicine clinic, explained at what age children can be given tea.

In an interview with Radio 1 on October 17, the specialist noted that with young children, you need to be especially careful and watch what happens next to their hands, because toddlers often pull everything into their mouths.

Speaking about tea, she noted that it is not the fact of consumption itself that is important, but the properties of the drink and the readiness of the child's body. According to her, tea is acceptable, but much depends on its concentration, the age of the child and the characteristics of the body. She also drew attention to the quality of the product — the origin of the tea leaf, the growing conditions and the absence of harmful substances.

The expert added that there is no direct ban on tea for children, but its introduction into the diet should be as careful as possible, taking into account the quality and dosage, as well as after consulting with a pediatrician.

On October 11, a recent study funded by the Sao Paulo State Research Foundation showed that green tea can help fight obesity and improve metabolism.

On October 9, nutritionist Olga Redina reminded about the benefits of sea buckthorn tea for strengthening immunity in autumn. According to her, sea buckthorn is rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, amino acids, carotenoids and flavonoids, notes 360.ru .

In July, allergist and immunologist Elena Nasankayeva warned that drinking tea immediately after a meal could disrupt digestive processes. According to her, the tannins in tea bind to food macromolecules, interfering with the breakdown of proteins. This can cause heaviness in the stomach, flatulence and pain, according to NSN.

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