Pu-erh Tea: Benefits for Digestion and Cholesterol, How to Prepare and Side Effects
Pu-erh Tea: Benefits for Digestion and Cholesterol, How to Prepare and Side Effects IMPORTANT: Pu-erh tea contains a meaningful amount of caffeine, comparable to that of a classic black tea. For this reason, people who are sensitive to caffeine, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, arrhythmias, anxiety, insomnia, or an active stomach ulcer should drink it cautiously or avoid large amounts. Pu-erh tea may interact with certain medications (anticoagulants, stimulants, heart medication) and can reduce iron absorption if drunk with meals. It is not a substitute for medical treatment of high cholesterol or other conditions — talk to your doctor before using it therapeutically, especially if you are on long-term medication. ...