Can I drink lotus tea during menstruation?

The menstrual period is a relatively important time. If you do not take good care of your body, it will cause more serious consequences. Even the beverages you drink every day and the food you eat are issues that need special attention. Try not to drink tea during the menstrual period. Even if you want to drink tea, you should drink it under the guidance of a doctor, otherwise it will lead to the occurrence of diseases, especially some teas will completely aggravate the patient's constipation after drinking.

1. Drinking tea during menstruation can easily aggravate constipation symptoms. Due to the secretion of progesterone, some women experience constipation during their menstrual period. The tannic acid contained in tea can slow down intestinal peristalsis, thus causing stool to remain in the intestines.

2. Drinking tea during menstruation can easily increase the loss of iron molecules. Normally, a certain amount of iron, an important element for synthesizing hemoglobin in the human body, is lost every day. But for women, with the large amount of blood lost during menstruation, more iron will be lost than usual. If you drink tea during this period, it will undoubtedly increase the loss of iron. Because tea contains 50% tannic acid, it will combine with the iron molecules in food to form precipitates, hindering the absorption of iron molecules by the intestinal mucosa. The stronger the tea, the less the body can absorb the iron molecules. Therefore, try not to drink tea at this time, and eat some iron-rich foods to supplement iron.

3. Drinking tea during menstruation can easily aggravate menstrual syndrome such as dysmenorrhea, headache, back pain, breast pain, and mental tension. Due to changes in neurosecretory regulation, women may experience the above discomfort symptoms to varying degrees. To alleviate these symptoms, you must maintain a calm mood and avoid foods that can easily cause excitement. Some women like to drink tea to refresh themselves, but drinking it at this time is harmful rather than beneficial. Because tea contains stimulating caffeine, it will aggravate the above symptoms. Research results of medical experts show that compared with those who do not drink tea, those who have the habit of drinking tea are 2.4 times more likely to suffer from premenstrual syndrome; for those who drink more than 4 cups of tea a day, the risk will increase by 3 times.

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for adult women, but during menstruation, the body will be affected to a certain extent, such as reduced resistance, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, etc. Therefore, women’s diet one week before menstruation should be light, easily digestible and nutritious. You can eat more high-protein foods such as beans and fish, and increase the intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits. You should also drink more water to keep your bowels open and reduce pelvic congestion. In the early stages, women often experience back pain and loss of appetite. At this time, they may wish to eat more appetizing and easily digestible foods, such as dates, noodles, barley porridge, etc. Eat nutritious food during menstruation. Rich and easily digestible food to facilitate the replenishment of nutrients. Drinking more water and eating more vegetables can keep your bowels open, which can also reduce pelvic congestion.

If you drink tea during menstruation, it will greatly aggravate your dysmenorrhea and headaches. This is actually because some substances in the lotus tea cannot be absorbed by the human body, and may even prevent the nutrients in our body from being absorbed normally, thereby making our resistance become lower and lower. So it is best not to drink tea during this period.