What happens to your body if you drink black tea every day?

 

Black tea is actually not black. In China, this tea is called "red tea" because of its color. And drinking it every day can have many health benefits. Some people even use it as an alternative to coffee over coffee because of the caffeine content. But it can also come with some risks if you drink too many glasses during the day.

Benefits and some of the potential dangers of drinking this type of tea.

May lower blood pressure

It is estimated that 26% of the world's population has high blood pressure and this can lead to some serious problems. Although the effect may be small, studies show that drinking black tea on a regular basis can help reduce hypertension.

Black tea can help with cholesterol

One in every 3 adults has high cholesterol. But men are generally at a higher risk than women. Researchers have found that including black tea in your diet can lower cholesterol levels by a significant amount.

Can fight cavities

Tea, in general, can offer some benefits to overall oral health. But black tea, in particular, was found to contain compounds that kill the bacteria responsible for causing tooth decay.

Black tea can help prevent diabetes

About 422 million people suffer from diabetes. Type 2 accounts for about 90-95% of all diagnosed cases, however, it has been found that consuming black tea can reduce the amount of sugar in your blood and consequently lower your chances of developing this disease.

Black tea can cause headaches

Drinking large amounts of black tea every day can have side effects. Some of them are headaches, migraines and irritability. All caused by high caffeine content.

It can also cause anxiety and difficulty sleeping

While it may give you an energy boost, excessive caffeine consumption by black tea can contribute to increasing your anxiety and stress levels. It can also disrupt your sleep cycle and affect your ability to sleep.