Due to unhealthy lifestyle and wrong eating habits, people of young age are becoming victims of high BP. Regarding drinking tea during high BP, some people say that tea should be drunk while some people say that tea should not be drunk. Let us know from the experts whether a patient of high blood pressure should drink tea or not. 

High blood pressure has become a common problem. BP problem is seen more in old age but due to unhealthy lifestyle nowadays, even young people and children are facing BP problem. If BP is not controlled, then serious problems like heart attack and stroke can occur. There can be many reasons for high blood pressure, which include wrong eating habits, stress and unhealthy lifestyle.  

A patient of high BP should take special care of his diet. Some people say that drinking tea in high BP can increase the problem, while some people say that drinking tea does not make any difference in BP. In this regard, we have talked to Shikha Sharma Agarwal, Director Nutritionist and Dietician of Fat to Slim. Let us know whether tea should be drunk in high BP or not. 

Should we drink tea in high blood pressure or not? 

According to dietician Shikha Sharma Agarwal, drinking tea has an indirect effect on blood pressure. Drinking tea with more tea leaves can increase blood pressure because tea contains a high amount of caffeine. Patients with high blood pressure should also avoid drinking tea because of milk and sugar. 

Gas problem 

Drinking tea causes gas problem. Gas formation in the stomach affects the blood vessels due to which the heart has to exert more pressure to pump blood which can cause high blood pressure. 

Which tea should you drink 

Patients suffering from high blood pressure should consume green tea. The antioxidants and catechins present in green tea work to open blood vessels which improves blood circulation. 

Herbal Tea 

Herbal teas like chamomile tea and hibiscus tea are caffeine free which helps in reducing high blood pressure. High blood pressure patients can consume herbal tea. 

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