Why do I get a burning sensation in my stomach after drinking green tea on an empty stomach?
1. Introduction Green tea contains high concentrations of tannins and catechins, which are potent astringent compounds that directly stimulate the parietal cells of the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid. When consumed on an empty stomach lacking food to buffer this chemical influx, the concentrated acid and tannins directly irritate the sensitive gastric mucosa, triggering … Read more