6 Major Side Effects Of Drinking Too Much Ceylon Tea

Ceylon tea or Sri Lankan tea is native to Sri Lanka. It is available in different varieties like green Ceylon tea, black Ceylon tea, and white Ceylon tea. This healthy beverage is loaded with nutrients like vitamins minerals antioxidants phytonutrients and flavonoids etc that provide several health and beauty benefits. Despite these benefits, drink Ceylon tea in moderation to avoid the possible side effects of Ceylon tea.

# Too Many Antioxidants Are Bad

Flavonoids and other antioxidantal compounds in Ceylon tea protect our cells and tissues from the oxidative damage caused by the free radicals and thus minimizes the risk of various cancer(s) like colon cancer, skin cancer, abdominal cancer, stomach cancer, etc.

Antioxidants also provide Other benefits like improving cardiovascular health, strengthening the immune system, maintaining cholesterol level, and so on.

In moderate quantities, antioxidants are great. However, in large quantities antioxidants can have adverse effects on our health. As per a study published ( in 1996) in the Journal of Cancer Institute, smokers who took beta-carotene supplements in excess were more likely to develop lung cancer in comparison to those who didn’t.

# May Cause Hypotension

Ceylon tea contains potassium, a natural vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels, improves blood circulation, and provides relief from hypertension which is a leading cause of various cardiovascular problems like heart attack, heart stroke, and coronary artery disease.Potassium also provides several other benefits like maintaining electrolyte balance, regulating muscle contraction, and maintains fluid balance, etc.

But, in large quantities, potassium may drop the blood pressure to an extremely low level giving rise to hypotension. Symptoms of hypotension include dizziness, lightheadedness fainting, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting.

# May Cause Hypoglycemia

In moderate quantities, Ceylon tea is good for people with diabetes as it slows down the absorption of sugar by the bloodstream. This prevents a sudden spike in blood sugar levels and aids in managing diabetes.

But, drinking too much Ceylon tea should be avoided as it may drop the blood sugar to an extremely low level and thus increases the risk of hypoglycemia. Symptoms of hypoglycemia are pale skin, dizziness, excessive sweating, excessive thirst, blurry vision, and nervousness, etc.

# Could Reduce Fertility In Women

Like most teas, Ceylon tea contains caffeine which has its advantages and disadvantages.

As per a study published in the University of Nevada School of Medicine, higher levels of caffeine could reduce fertility in women by around 27 percent. They interfere with Estrogen production and thus increases the risk of infertility in women, and makes it difficult to conceive.

# Not So Safe During Pregnancy and breastfeeding Phase

Pregnant and nursing women should consume Ceylon tea only after consulting with their doctor.Ceylon tea contains caffeine.

Too much caffeine could increase the risk of pregnancy complications like premature birth, increased risk of miscarriage, and low birth weight.

Caffeine can easily travel in the bloodstream across the placenta and affects the baby directly. The strong stimulating effect of caffeine may increase the metabolic rate and heartbeat of the baby. This could be life threatening for the baby due to the increased risk of miscarriage.

# Increases Urination Frequency And Put Burden On Kidneys

Because of its diuretic properties, the caffeine present in Ceylon tea improves the flow and frequency of urination. This is good for people who find it difficult to urinate properly.

By urination, our body gets rid of the toxins, excessive salts and minerals, and excessive fluids.However, too much caffeine may put extra pressure on the kidneys because of its diuretic properties.