Especially in India, there is such a culture that most people start their day with tea or coffee. They cannot even wake up without tea. Some people like to drink bed tea with great pleasure. Nowadays, the situation is such that even small children have become addicted to drinking tea. If your child also insists on drinking tea, then this news is for you.
Drinking tea causes serious damage to health
Drinking tea at an early age can cause serious harm to children’s health. In fact, tea-coffee or caffeinated drinks as well as drinks with high sugar content can prove to be harmful for children’s health. Both caffeine and sugar have a bad effect on health. It has a bad effect not only on the body but also on the mental health of children. Let us know in detail about the harm caused to children by giving them coffee or tea.
Children below 12 years of age should not drink tea
Tea and coffee contain a special compound called tannin which causes calcium and iron deficiency in the body of children. This is the reason why children start suffering from anemia. Due to which the bones start becoming weak. Children start having joint pain. According to doctors, sweet things rich in caffeine should not be given to children because it causes tooth decay in children. It can also cause cavities. Drinking too much tea causes frequent toilet problems.
Side effects of caffeine on children’s body
Children in the age group of 12-18 years should not consume more than 100 milligrams of caffeine. If your children consume more tea and coffee than this, then many serious health problems can occur. Bones can also become weak due to this. Lack of sleep, irritability, diabetes, dehydration and cavities can be the problem.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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