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<\/p>\nDespite the warning mentioned in the post, many chai lovers weren\u2019t too impressed. (Photo Credit: Instagram)<\/p>\n
In India, chai is like a daily ritual. People start their day with it, it also takes up space during office space and sometimes is enjoyed with friends and family. There is no doubt that this beverage keeps people going. But recently, a post on Instagram raised eyebrows by pointing out the potential health risks it can cause.<\/p>\n
The post mentioned that the idea of frequent milk tea consumption might be linked to anxiety and depression. The caption read, \u201cMilk tea isn\u2019t just a global craze, it\u2019s also been linked to mental health risks. Recent studies suggest that frequent milk tea consumption may increase chances of anxiety, depression, and other psychological symptoms.” Naturally, this caught attention because chai is such an integral part of daily life for millions.<\/p>\n
Does Chai Really Cause Depression, Anxiety?<\/p>\n
To study the impact of milk tea on one\u2019s health, a team of researchers at Tsinghua University and the Central University of Finance and Economics surveyed 5,281 university students in Beijing. Their findings, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, suggested a connection between high milk tea consumption and mental health challenges.<\/p>\n
According to the researchers, \u201cNearly 77 per cent of participants consumed milk tea at least 6\u201311 cups in the last year. We found that a higher level of milk tea addiction was significantly associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, respectively, after controlling confounding variables, among youths consuming milk tea. The possible mediating role of milk tea addiction between loneliness feelings and mental health outcomes was further addressed.”<\/p>\n
\u2018Chai Se Kaisa Depression\u2019: Desi Reactions To The Warning<\/p>\n
Despite the warning mentioned in the post, many chai lovers weren\u2019t too impressed. The comment section turned into a fun place of reactions that showed just how emotional people can be about their tea.<\/p>\n
One user commented, \u201cBut our chai habit is pure happiness.”<\/p>\n
Another said, \u201cFamily mein beth kar peete hain, aur unke sath konsa depression (We sit with family and drink, so what depression?)”<\/p>\n
\u201cBAKWAAAS!!!! Chai is the foremost thing that brings all together. We have it with our whole family & friends,” someone else wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cReading this while making tea,” a person said.<\/p>\n
An individual stated, \u201cIf we don\u2019t get tea, we get depression and anxiety,” while another firmly declared, \u201cJo bhi ho, jo bhi na ho\u2026chai chai hai\u2026hum toh piyenge (Whatever happens, whatever doesn\u2019t\u2026tea is tea\u2026we will drink it).”<\/p>\n
Other reactions included: \u201cWell, We\u2019re fine and happy with that depression!” and \u201cNow I understand how smokers feel when you tell them smoking causes lung cancer.”<\/p>\n
Looks like for true chai lovers, mental health warnings are just background noise.<\/p>\n
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