Is Tea Bad for Your Kidneys? Separating Fact from Fiction

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For millions worldwide, a cup of tea is a daily ritual—a moment of calm, a boost of energy, or a cultural touchstone. Yet, whispers that "tea harms your kidneys" have begun circulating online, causing concern among enthusiasts. Is there truth to this claim? Let's examine the evidence and separate myth from reality. The Bottom Line: Moderate Tea Consumption is Generally Safe and May Even Be Beneficial For healthy individuals, current scientific consensus indicates that drinking tea in moderation—particularly green or oolong tea—is not harmful to kidney health. In fact, it may offer protective benefits for overall health, including the kidneys. The Culprits in Question: Oxalate and Caffeine 1. Oxalate:Tea contains oxalic acid. In the body, oxalate can bind with calcium to form calcium oxalate stones, which account for about 80% of all kidney stones. Theoretically, a diet very high in oxalate could increase stone risk. 2. Caffeine: Tea contains caffeine, a mild diuretic. Exc...

Beware! There is a hidden secret in the 'tea' that does not require brewing...

 


Today, we are sharing a report from the Chinese police. The report details a recent case where the police cracked down on a drug trafficking ring involving the sale of a new type of drug called "tea". This drug does not require brewing and can be directly inhaled after being lit, causing hallucinations and dizziness. The Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau received a tip in January this year that an unemployed person named Ai in their jurisdiction was suspected of selling this drug. The police immediately launched an investigation and eventually arrested the suspect and destroyed the entire drug trafficking network. This case serves as a reminder that we must remain vigilant against the proliferation of new drugs and take effective measures to combat them. 

Cherish life and stay away from drugs!

Recently, the Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau of the Second Division of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps disclosed that it had cracked a series of cases involving the sale of new-type drugs "tea" in multiple places.

In January of this year, the Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau received a clue that an unemployed person named Ai in the jurisdiction was suspected of selling a new type of drug "tea". This "tea" does not require brewing and can be directly inhaled after being lit, which can cause hallucinations and dizziness.

After analyzing and judging the clue, the Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau found that the clue involved many people in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, Urumqi and other cities. In order to thoroughly investigate the source and flow of drugs, find out the drug trafficking and drug use illegal and criminal network, the Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau launched the anti-drug "four strikes" work mechanism (overall cooperation of various departments, establishment of a special class for accurate strikes, simultaneous case handling with combined efforts, and cross-regional cooperation), deployed anti-drug work, communicated and studied with the public security drug control departments in many places, and formulated an anti-drug plan.




The police found that from January to March 2023, Ai and others drove to Korla, Urumqi and other places to purchase "tea" more than ten times from their superiors, spending nearly 10,000 yuan and weighing about 25.7 grams. Ai used part of the purchased "tea" for personal use, and sold part of it to seven people 27 times, weighing about 14.7 grams, illegally earning more than 8,000 yuan.

Subsequently, the Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau expanded and extended the clues, and cracked down on a drug dealing and drug use network in the jurisdiction: it cracked 2 cases of drug dealing, 1 case of harboring others for drug use, 1 case of drug use, arrested 4 people involved in drug dealing and harboring others for drug use, and arrested 1 person for drug use, and seized 1.02 grams of "tea". The Yanqi Reclamation Area Public Security Bureau assisted the Urumqi, Korla and other places' police in arresting 21 people and seizing 95.62 grams of "tea".

Police reminder:

The new type of drug "tea" has a dark red appearance, a faint fragrance, and a broken tea shape, containing synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabinoids are controlled drugs in our country and are a new type of artificially synthesized chemicals. After taking drugs containing synthetic cannabinoids, dizziness, nausea, mental trance, hallucinations and other reactions may occur, and excessive inhalation can lead to shock, asphyxia, sudden death and other situations.

 Criminals often use lies such as "no harm, no addiction, not drugs" to package and disguise new drugs. We must always be vigilant and consciously resist all kinds of drug temptation.


Article Source:China drug control
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/cdEYa0bxFklQHeQGsh11LQ



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