Side
Effects
Drinking green tea
is absolutely safe, as there are many green tea consumers
out there. If there are any serious side effects, people
would have known and green tea will not be the second
most popular beverage. However, to new drinkers, there
are some things you should take note
of.
Most of the side
effects of drinking green tea are actually triggered by
caffeine. Luckily, there are only about half the amount
of caffeine in green tea compared to coffee. Therefore,
moderate intake of green tea should not have any problem
for most people.
The recommended
amount of green tea intake is 3 to 4 cups a day. If you
drink more than 5 or 6 cups everyday, symptoms like
sleeping problems, irregular heartbeat, dizziness,
diarrhea, vomiting, headache, loss of appetite or other
caffeine-related side effects may
arise.
You should take
extra note when drinking green tea if you are sensitive
to caffeine. You should also be cautious if you have a
weak heart, kidney disease or sensitive stomach. Best is
to consult your doctor if you have any doubts or
encountered any problems.
You should avoid
drinking green tea if you are pregnant. Substances, like
catechins, caffeine and tannic acids, which are found in
green tea are said to increase pregnancy risks. Consuming
green tea during pregnancy may cause neural tube birth
defect in babies.
Green tea should
be avoided if you are breastfeeding. Caffeine may
cause babies to have sleeping
problems.
In the weight loss
article, we have mentioned that green tea is effective in
enhancing weight loss. But it is not advisable for people
who have anemia or are prone to certain nutrient
deficiency, or children undergoing puberty to drink green
tea. Because drinking green tea reduces the absorption of
iron and other nutrients. That’s why it is easier for us
to lose weight while drinking green
tea.
Do not take your
medications together with green tea, or any other tea. It
may conflict with the
medications.
Anything in the
world, if consumed in excess, could become harmful. Just
keep that in mind and you should never experience any of
the side effects.
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