Why Shouldn't Men Drink Mint Tea?

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Why men shouldn't drink mint tea and why it is dangerous

Fragrant tea with aromatic mint leaves is an excellent warming drink. However, for the male body, mint is not so useful. Let's figure out why doctors started talking about the dangers of drinking mint tea by men.

The main composition and properties of mint

Mint leaves contain a large amount of vitamins, trace elements, tannins and flavonoids, which determines the value of the herb for humans. In addition, volatile esters are present in mint, which provide the menthol flavor.

Due to its rich composition, mint is widely used in traditional and folk medicine.

Mint properties:

• relieves pain;
• soothes;
• dilates blood vessels;
• is a natural antibiotic;
• stimulates blood circulation;
• relieves inflammation;
• eliminates spasms;
• normalizes sleep.

Mint harm to the male body

Despite the impressive list of beneficial qualities of mint, the plant has properties that are dangerous for men.

First, peppermint tea lowers testosterone hormone levels. This is fraught with an increase in the female hormone - estrogen, which causes changes in hormonal levels.

Testosterone ensures the full development of the genitals, body shape and male-pattern hair growth; sperm cells are not formed without it, it also affects sexual desire

Secondly, mint contains substances that inhibit sexual function. As a result, there is a decrease in sexual desire, which can lead to dysfunction.

The effect of peppermint on male potency is due to the presence of phytoestrogens - natural antagonists of testosterone, which reduce its activity

Thirdly, it is believed that increased consumption of mint in combination with the tannins contained in tea reduces sperm motility. This can be a serious problem during conception.

Decreased sperm motility is called asthenozoospermia

Of course, all these unpleasant side effects from drinking mint are only possible if a man drinks at least four or five cups of mint tea a day.

A friend of mine recently consulted a doctor about tea with mint. She and her husband are preparing to have a child and for this purpose they underwent examination at the family planning center. The urologist advised both of them to limit the consumption of medicinal herbs, as they contain plant hormones that affect hormonal levels. The doctor recommended with caution to use not only mint, but also lemon balm and St. John's wort.

A reasonable dosage of a fragrant drink must be observed. In this case, mint tea will not negatively affect the male body.