Note, This Is A Prohibited Time To Drink Coffee And Tea, Must Avoid

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JAKARTA - Before carrying out daily activities, many people started the day by enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. This has become a calming and energy habit. However, drinking tea or coffee at the wrong time can actually have a bad impact on health. When should we avoid this drink?

According to India's Medical Research Council (ICMR), both tea and coffee contain caffeine, substances that stimulate the central nervous system and can cause dependence. The safe limit for consuming caffeine per day is a maximum of 300 milligrams.

As an illustration, a cup of brewed coffee (150 ml) contains about 80'120 mg of caffeine. Then, instant coffee contains about 50'65 mg of caffeine. Meanwhile, tea contains about 30'65 mg of caffeine.

Through uploads on his personal Instagram account, Ayurveda medicine expert, Dr. Dixa Bavsar Savaliya distributed some important time where we should not eat tea or coffee, as reported by the NDTV Food page.

1. Morning When The Stomach Is Empty

Many people start the day with tea or coffee to be fresh and focused quickly. However, according to Dr. Savaliya, this habit can actually interfere with the production of cortisol, the main hormone that regulates stress. As a result, we can feel anxious and unbalanced since morning.

"Drying caffeine in the morning when an empty stomach can interfere with hormonal balance and make moods unstable," said Dr. Savaliya.

2. Along with food

Are you used to drinking tea or coffee while eating or after? This habit should also be stopped. Tea and coffee are acidic and can inhibit the digestive process.

For example, when eating protein foods and then immediately drinking tea, the acidity of tea can make protein convex and difficult to digest.

In addition, tea can also interfere with the absorption of iron from food if drunk after eating.

"Avoid consuming tea and coffee at least an hour before or after eating, so that the absorption of nutrients remains optimal," said Dr. Savaliya.

3. After 4pm

If you like to enjoy coffee or tea in the afternoon, you have to be careful. The caffeine content in it can interfere with sleep quality. Dr. Savaliya advises not to consume caffeine at least 610 hours before bed.

"Avoiding caffeine after 4pm can improve sleep quality, help detoxify the liver, lower cortisol levels, and improve digestion." explained Dr. Savaliya.