1. Gastrointestinal discomfort: Barley tea is rich in dietary fiber, which will stimulate the intestines after drinking, causing symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Drinking tea on an empty stomach can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, so you should avoid drinking on an empty stomach.
2. Back to milk: Long-term drinking or drinking barley tea by lactating women will lead to a decrease in milk secretion and a phenomenon of back to milk.
3. Allergic reaction: For people who are allergic to barley tea, allergic reactions such as itchy skin, rash and chest tightness will occur after drinking, so allergic people should avoid eating it.
Side effects and contraindications of barley tea;
1. Gastrointestinal discomfort: Barley tea is rich in dietary fiber, which will stimulate the intestines after drinking, causing symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Drinking tea on an empty stomach can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, so you should avoid drinking on an empty stomach.
2. Back to milk: Long-term drinking or drinking barley tea by lactating women will lead to a decrease in milk secretion and a phenomenon of back to milk.
3. Allergic reaction: For people who are allergic to barley tea, allergic reactions such as itchy skin, rash and chest tightness will occur after drinking, so allergic people should avoid eating it.
Although barley tea is a natural beverage, there are still some side effects and harms, as shown below:
1. Effect on the digestive system: Barley tea contains certain cellulose and maltose, which is easy to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, and may aggravate the symptoms of indigestion for people with stomach cold and stomach deficiency and spleen and stomach weakness.
2. Impact on diabetic patients: Barley tea contains a certain amount of maltose, which may lead to an increase in blood sugar level, which is very dangerous for diabetic patients.
3. High-purine food: The purine content in barley tea is high, which may aggravate the disease for people with gout and other diseases.
4. Too high potassium content: Barley tea, American ginseng, pomegranate and lily are high potassium foods, and excessive intake may have adverse effects on kidney health.
5. Excessive drinking: Although barley tea is rich in vitamins and minerals, excessive drinking may lead to excessive intake of sugar and purine, which is not good for human health. It is recommended to drink no more than 2 cups a day.
To sum up, although barley tea has many benefits and nutrients, it should also pay attention to the side effects and potential hazards before use, especially for certain groups of people, and should be drunk with caution.