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Ive been drinking nettle tea for a month.
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I heard about it on TikTok, naturally.
So, I settled on trying nettle tea.
After all, were in the middle of flu season.
A morning ritual with a hot cup of nettle tea could do me good, I thought.
But for me, trying stinging nettle was not about losing weight.
Those are all symptoms of a slow metabolism, which I struggle with due to my thyroid condition.
I think its even better than the Sleepy Girl Mocktail.
For my self-test, I resolved to drink a cup of nettle tea every morning.
I have to say, the first few mornings were tough.
At first, I didnt notice any effects.
And,according to my research, up to three cups a day is safe.
Not only did this make my morning routine easier, but I finally began to see the effects.
I feel so full, energetic, and clear-minded.
Was nettle tea the miracle cure Id been waiting for?
In week three, I noticed that other parts of my body were less tense.
I also felt less bloated.
Well, nettle tea probably cant fight everything.
Its like I subconsciously wanted the experiment to succeed.
So, I cant say exactly how much my increased well-being was due to the nettle tea.
Either way, I think Ill incorporate it into my diet more.
Heres an overview of the most important facts.
According to the expertsat Mount Sinai Hospital, Stinging nettle is generally considered safe when used as directed.
It is important to be careful when handling the nettle plant because touching it can cause an allergic rash.
Stinging nettle should never be applied to an open wound.
A version of this article originally appeared onGlamourGermany.
