Nutritionist called the unexpected danger of herbal teas

Nutritionist Natalia Pavlyuk said that in some cases, the usual "soothing" tea may hide unexpected risks.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, December 15, she noted that chamomile tea is considered safe and is allowed even for children, as it is perceived as a healthy drink.

At the same time, the situation is more complicated with other popular herbs, including willow tea, due to the lack of large-scale research. The nutritionist explained that the main danger lies not so much in the herbs themselves as in their possible interaction with medications, especially in people with chronic diseases and the elderly.

The specialist stressed that herbal teas should be treated with great caution, as they can cause undesirable effects when taking medications at the same time. The more medications a person takes, the more careful they should be with St. John's wort teas, ginkgo biloba and other herbs.

According to her, herbal tea is not just a fragrant drink, but a biologically active product, so it is worth discussing it with a doctor before regular use.

Previously, the site kp.ru He wrote that chamomile tea is not a medicinal product, so you should not consider it as the main way to treat any diseases. If you have serious health problems, you should seek qualified medical help.

In March, allergist, immunologist, and therapist Lyudmila Lapa recommended removing chamomile tea from her diet because of the pollen released. She clarified that chamomile tea should not be drunk, because it causes allergies that can last a lifetime.

Earlier, gastroenterologist Valeria Antyufeeva told who tea could be harmful for. According to her, some types of tea contain tannins, which can impair iron absorption. Therefore, in case of latent iron deficiency or anemia, it is recommended to limit tea consumption to three cups per day. There is also caffeine in tea: in large doses, it can increase anxiety, so people with anxiety-depressive disorders are advised to reduce its consumption to 200 mg per day. The gastroenterologist added that with functional dyspepsia, excess tea, especially on an empty stomach, can cause nausea and stomach pain due to the irritating effect of tannins, Moscow 24 reports.

Prior to this, therapist Larisa Alekseeva stated that herbal teas are best for stress and panic attacks. According to her, melissa infusion has a mild calming effect and is suitable for increased emotional tension, excitability and sleep disorders, NSN notes.

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