In life, many people like to drink tea. Tea not only has the effect of refreshing the mind, quenching the heat and quenching the thirst, but also rich in a variety of nutrients beneficial to human health. However, some people find that after drinking tea, it will be difficult to fall asleep, or even insomnia. What's going on here?
Excitatory substances in tea
Can't sleep after drinking tea, mainly because tea contains caffeine, theanine and tea polyphenols and other excitatory substances.
- caffeine (loanword): Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that stimulates the cerebral cortex and keeps people awake. Tea does not contain as much caffeine as coffee, but it still has a stimulating effect.
- theanine: Theanine is an amino acid with calming and tranquilizing properties. However, theanine is absorbed slowly in the body and its effects are often counteracted by caffeine.
- tea polyphenols: Tea polyphenols also have a certain excitatory effect, and can promote the brain to secrete dopamine and other neurotransmitters, making people feel excited and happy.
Factors affecting sleep when drinking tea
In addition to the excitatory substances in tea, factors such as the time of day you drink tea, the amount of tea you drink, and your personal constitution can also affect your sleep.
- tea break: If you drink tea within two hours of bedtime, caffeine and other excitatory substances may cause insomnia before they can be metabolized in the body.
- quantity of tea consumed: The more tea you drink and the more excitatory substances you take in, the more likely it is that your sleep will be affected.
- personal constitution: Some people are sensitive to excitatory substances such as caffeine, and even small amounts of tea can cause insomnia.
How to Avoid Sleeplessness After Drinking Tea
In order to avoid not being able to sleep after drinking tea, it is recommended to keep the following points in mind:
- Avoid drinking tea within two hours of bedtimeThe
- Controlling the amount of tea consumed, do not drink too much strong tea every day.
- Choose Decaffeinated Tea, such as white tea and chrysanthemum tea.
- If the body is sensitive, it is recommended to drink less or no teaThe
If you experience insomnia after drinking tea, try the following:
- Drink warm milk or honey waterIt has a calming effect and helps you sleep.
- Engage in moderate exercise, helps to relax the mind and body.
- Creating a good sleep environment, keep your bedroom quiet, dark and cool.
The main reason why you can't sleep after drinking tea is because tea contains caffeine and other excitatory substances. In order to avoid this situation, it is recommended to pay attention to the time of drinking tea, the amount of tea and personal constitution. If insomnia symptoms occur, you can try to drink warm milk or honey water, moderate exercise and other methods to improve.
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