{"id":30558,"date":"2021-11-10T22:09:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T22:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=30558"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"green-tea-benefits-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Tea Facts, Health Benefits And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Green_Tea_Health_Benefits\" >Green Tea Health Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Reduced_Risk_Of_Cardiovascular_Disease\" >Reduced Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Improved_Dental_Health\" >Improved Dental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Reduced_Cancer_Risk\" >Reduced Cancer Risk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Enhanced_Immunity\" >Enhanced Immunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Weight_Loss\" >Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Boosted_Energy_Levels\" >Boosted Energy Levels\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Healthy_Skin\" >Healthy Skin\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Protection_Against_Diabetes\" >Protection Against Diabetes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Anti-Inflammatory_Properties\" >Anti-Inflammatory Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Prevention_Of_Parkinsons_Disease\" >Prevention Of Parkinson&#8217;s Disease\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Enhancement_Of_Exercise_Performance\" >Enhancement Of Exercise Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Longevity\" >Longevity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Green_Tea_Side_Effects\" >Green Tea Side Effects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Caffeine_In_Green_Tea\" >Caffeine In Green Tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Liver_Issues\" >Liver Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Anemia_And_Iron_Deficiency\" >Anemia And Iron Deficiency\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Miscarriage_Risk\" >Miscarriage Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Birth_Control_Effectiveness\" >Birth Control Effectiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Bleeding_Disorders\" >Bleeding Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Heartburn_And_GERD\" >Heartburn And GERD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#How_Much_Green_Tea_Should_You_Drink\" >How Much Green Tea Should You Drink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-tea-benefits-side-effects\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea is a popular drink in many cultures, and for a good reason. It&#8217;s packed with antioxidants and other nutrients. The advantages of drinking this tea often outweigh the disadvantages for many people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, people often consume far more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits-side-effects\/\">green tea<\/a> than what is considered healthy, unaware of the likely side effects. What are these side effects? And how much green tea should you drink if you&#8217;re trying to maximize its benefits and minimize any possible detriments? Read on to learn about both the disadvantages of green tea and the amounts that are safe for consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Tea_Health_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Green Tea Health Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to the health benefits of green tea is the high concentration of antioxidants called catechins. Catechins are also found in fruits like plums, cherries, oranges, and grapefruits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the advantages of drinking a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-break-a-weight-loss-plateau\/\">cup or two<\/a> of green tea daily include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Risk_Of_Cardiovascular_Disease\"><\/span><b>Reduced Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea has been shown to aid in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is rich in catechins that may protect LDL (bad cholesterol) from oxidation and reduce inflammation in blood vessels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2748751\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Dental_Health\"><\/span><b>Improved Dental Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea drinkers don&#8217;t suffer from dental caries as much as coffee drinkers because green tea inhibits bacteria responsible for tooth decay; it also kills bacteria and viruses and prevents plaque formation and gingivitis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3841993\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Cancer_Risk\"><\/span><b>Reduced Cancer Risk\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies suggest that the catechins in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-reset-your-metabolism\/\">green tea<\/a> may stop tumor cells from growing and prevent cancers of the oral cavity, skin, lung, and breast. Green tea may also be effective in destroying cancerous cells in the bladder and colon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmjournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1749-8546-5-13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31377 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhanced_Immunity\"><\/span><b>Enhanced Immunity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants combat free radicals, which cause damage to immune system cells. This helps support a healthy immune system, enabling your body to fight off infections better (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmjournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1749-8546-5-13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of caffeine and catechins in green tea speeds up metabolism, leading to a mild form of natural <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/green-smoothies-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>. Both caffeine and catechins may also suppress appetite, which results in a lesser intake of food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ijo2009135\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosted_Energy_Levels\"><\/span><b>Boosted Energy Levels\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catechins in green tea increase the metabolic rates of cells, which results in increased energy levels. Studies have shown that even moderate consumption of green tea can result in 7% more energy expenditure! Green tea also contains caffeine, about a quarter the amount found in coffee beans and half the caffeine found in black teas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Skin\"><\/span><b>Healthy Skin\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea contains polyphenols that are believed to reduce damage caused by ultraviolet radiation to skin cells, leave your skin smoother, and add a glow to your face without causing any harm or burning sensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The polyphenols in green tea have been shown to have antioxidants and other effects that may help protect the skin from sun damage\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2012\/560682\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38344 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-4873.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_Against_Diabetes\"><\/span><b>Protection Against Diabetes\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epidemiological studies from countries where green tea is common have suggested that those who drink higher amounts of green tea regularly may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, clinical trials have yet to establish any effect of green tea or its extracts on glycemic control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3689013\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti-Inflammatory_Properties\"><\/span><b>Anti-Inflammatory Properties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acutely and chronically, inflammation is related to a variety of diseases such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, or Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. Green tea has been shown to reduce inflammatory response by increasing production of anti-inflammatory cytokines and decreasing production of proinflammatory cytokines (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2306-5710\/3\/1\/6\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37548 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4740-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4740-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4740-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4740-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4740-1.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_Of_Parkinsons_Disease\"><\/span><b>Prevention Of Parkinson&#8217;s Disease\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In vitro, polyphenols present in green tea inhibit the formation of protein aggregates called oligomers that are known to cause cellular death in brain cells. It also induces the activity of an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, which is used by the body to produce glutathione (GSH), a natural antioxidant that works against oxidative stress and the resulting damage caused due to free radicals. GSH depletion has been implicated in Parkinson&#8217;s disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/25\/17\/3926\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is unclear, however,\u00a0 whether drinking green tea would provide a sufficient dose of polyphenols to have a protective effect against Parkinson\u2019s disease in humans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancement_Of_Exercise_Performance\"><\/span><b>Enhancement Of Exercise Performance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea contains caffeine which provides mild stimulation without making you too jittery or nervous. This can help athletes push harder for longer durations as it boosts fat oxidation during exercise, thus allowing them to train harder and longer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK299060\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Longevity\"><\/span><b>Longevity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who regularly drink green tea could possibly have a lower risk of dying from chronic disease. The antioxidant properties in green tea reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress, which is believed to be a major cause of chronic diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cmjournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1749-8546-5-13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31375 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Tea_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Green Tea Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite having positive impact on health, green tea has following side effects:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine_In_Green_Tea\"><\/span><b>Caffeine In Green Tea<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-diet-lose-10-17-pounds\/\">caffeine<\/a> content in green tea can be high enough to cause problems for people who are sensitive to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/\">caffeine<\/a>. Even if you&#8217;re not sensitive to the effects of caffeine, it may still make sense to limit yourself to three cups per day \u2014 or less \u2014 so you don&#8217;t experience the jittery feeling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be tempting to drink a lot of green tea when you&#8217;re under stress, but the caffeine in it can make your anxiety worse. Drinking too much caffeinated tea may cause your body&#8217;s adrenal glands to produce more cortisol, a hormone associated with long-term stress and elevated blood <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-diet-lose-10-17-pounds\/\">sugar levels<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2257922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who have trouble sleeping, drinking a lot of caffeinated tea can make it harder to fall and stay asleep. It also means that you&#8217;ll tend to wake up feeling less refreshed and more tired than you would if you let yourself get all the sleep that your body needs each night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6292246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s not all! Caffeine is also addictive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3777290\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). While it&#8217;s not as addictive as some other substances, people can develop a strong craving for the stimulant when they have been drinking too much caffeinated tea over an extended period, and can experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to being addictive, caffeine has been associated with wide-ranging health issues, including increased levels of certain stress hormones in the body, depression and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dandelion-tea-detox\/\">anxiety disorders<\/a>, premature aging, and low bone mass. It may even increase blood pressure and decrease immune function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re going to drink green tea regularly, it makes sense to learn how much caffeine is in it so that you can moderate your consumption to avoid any problems associated with large amounts of caffeine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, to get the biggest benefits and the fewest side effects from green tea, you should limit your intake to no more than a cup or two per day. You may want to start with just half a cup and assess how that affects you before deciding whether you can safely drink more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-matcha-or-green-tea-better-for-weight-loss\/\">Is Matcha Or Green Tea Better For Weight Loss? Breaking Down The Differences<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31372 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Issues\"><\/span><b>Liver Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who already have liver damage due to alcohol consumption or hepatitis C, using green tea can exacerbate their existing problems. This is because the compounds found in green tea called catechins can interfere with two enzymes involved in metabolizing alcohol \u2013 CYP2E1 and ADH (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qualitymatters.usp.org\/brewing-thoughts-green-tea-and-liver-injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This interference can cause additional stress on the liver, which is already working overtime to detoxify the body in these conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31371 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anemia_And_Iron_Deficiency\"><\/span><b>Anemia And Iron Deficiency\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron deficiency is a common problem worldwide, especially in women. Some research has suggested that the high tannin content of green tea can lower iron absorption (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/cdn\/article\/1\/2\/1\/4558629\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many sources of iron found in both plant and animal-based foods (and even fortified processed foods), green tea could exacerbate an existing iron deficiency by further reducing the amount of available iron for red blood cell formation. That&#8217;s because it inhibited dietary nonheme-iron absorption, the type of iron found in plant foods, which is not as easily absorbed as heme-iron from meat sources (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5093162\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking more than four cups of green tea per day for longer than this could lead to iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which the body doesn&#8217;t have enough red blood cells due to a lack of iron. Another tip is to avoid drinking green tea with meals that contain iron-rich foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscarriage_Risk\"><\/span><b>Miscarriage Risk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the high caffeine content in green tea, it&#8217;s not safe for pregnant women in high amounts. This is because caffeine can stimulate the uterus and cause contractions. This may increase the risk of miscarriage or other problems like premature labor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/epidem\/fulltext\/2008\/01000\/caffeine_and_miscarriage_risk.10.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, some research has found that drinking large amounts of caffeine is associated with low birth weight infants in mothers who are already considered at risk for preterm delivery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12916-014-0174-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This suggests that consuming too much caffeine during pregnancy could put your baby at risk for health problems later in life due to inadequate fetal development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists are still looking into links between caffeine consumption during pregnancy and low birth weight, however, it&#8217;s best to be on the safe side until more is known about any potential risks associated with pregnancies that might occur while drinking green tea every day. Talk to your OB\/GYN about caffeine during pregnancy and how much you should limit your intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37570 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4728-1.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_Control_Effectiveness\"><\/span><b>Birth Control Effectiveness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using oral birth control pills, the contraceptive patch, or the vaginal ring? Drinking too much green tea could potentially cause side effects with these methods. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rxlist.com\/green_tea\/supplements.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth control pills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can decrease how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, potentially increasing the side effects of caffeine you experience &#8211; especially if you are sensitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bleeding_Disorders\"><\/span><b>Bleeding Disorders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catechins in green tea could also interfere with the activity of platelets that are necessary for blood clotting. Avoiding or limiting green tea consumption if you are on blood thinning medication such as warfarin may prevent interference with platelet aggregation and reduce your risk of excessive bleeding during surgical procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heartburn_And_GERD\"><\/span><b>Heartburn And GERD<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-detox-diet-plan\/\">too much green tea<\/a> also has been associated with heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is likely due to its caffeine content. Caffeine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter muscle, which separates the stomach from the esophagus. This may contribute to an increased risk of acid regurgitation into the esophagus and symptoms for people diagnosed with GERD (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7918922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tea-that-makes-you-lose-weight\/\">Tea That Makes You Lose Weight: Health Benefits And Side Effects<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31378 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about green tea\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Green_Tea_Should_You_Drink\"><\/span><b>How Much Green Tea Should You Drink?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re very sensitive to caffeine, be sure to limit yourself to a cup or two a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, limit your daily intake of green tea to two cups per day (assuming no other caffeinated beverages). Drinking more than that can cause problems for your unborn child or your baby (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-018-20174-x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren&#8217;t sensitive to caffeine, you can probably drink up to four cups a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For weight loss, it&#8217;s best to drink a cup of green tea in the morning before you eat. Doing this increases your metabolic rate during the day, especially if you don&#8217;t have any caffeine after noon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re taking any medicines, check with your doctor first before adding green tea into your diet. Some of the medicines that you could interact with include blood thinners, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><b>Summary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often with foods and beverages that carry benefits, as well as risks, it&#8217;s safest and most sensible to drink them in moderation. Drinking a cup or two of green tea per day shouldn&#8217;t cause problems for most people. If you find that more than this upsets your stomach, interferes with sleep, or exacerbates existing medical conditions such as GERD, consider limiting your consumption accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Green_Tea\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2306-5710\/3\/1\/6\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Update on the Health Benefits of Green Tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmjournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1749-8546-5-13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review &#8211; Chinese Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, cmjournal.biomedcentral.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qualitymatters.usp.org\/brewing-thoughts-green-tea-and-liver-injury\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brewing thoughts: green tea and liver injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, qualitymatter.usp.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/article-abstract\/611691\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine, Oral Contraceptives, and Over-the-Counter Drugs-Reply<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1989, jamanetwork.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/epidem\/fulltext\/2008\/01000\/caffeine_and_miscarriage_risk.10.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine and Miscarriage Risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, journals.lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2257922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine Stimulation of Cortisol Secretion Across the Waking Hours in Relation to Caffeine Intake Levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3777290\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Review and Research Agenda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3841993\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camellia sinensis (Tea): Implications and role in preventing dental decay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.mlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7918922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of decaffeination of coffee or tea on gastro-oesophageal reflux<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1994, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-018-20174-x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of the consumption of green tea extract during pregnancy and lactation on metabolism of mothers and 28d-old offspring | Scientific Reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, nature.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6292246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of caffeine on sleep quality and daytime functioning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2748751\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Tea Catechins and Cardiovascular Health: An Update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK299060\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Tea Catechins and Sport Performance &#8211; Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430862\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemochromatosis &#8211; StatPearls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/cdn\/article\/1\/2\/1\/4558629\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of Tannin Consumption on Iron Bioavailability and Status: A Narrative Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5093162\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron deficiency anemia due to excessive green tea drinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12916-014-0174-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy is associated with risk of low birth weight: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/25\/17\/3926\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroprotective Properties of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) in Parkinson\u2019s Disease: A Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2012\/560682\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protective Mechanisms of Green Tea Polyphenols in Skin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, hindawi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-017-17328-8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeletal fluorosis in relation to drinking water in rural areas of West Azerbaijan, Iran | Scientific Reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nature.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3689013\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Effects of Green Tea on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/ijo2009135\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis | International Journal of Obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, nature.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full\">The Safety of Ingested Caffeine: A Comprehensive Review<\/a> (2017, frontiersin.org)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green tea is a popular drink in many cultures, and for a good reason. 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Catechins are also found in fruits like plums, cherries, oranges, and grapefruits.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the advantages of drinking a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-break-a-weight-loss-plateau\/\">cup or two<\/a> of green tea daily include:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Reduced Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea has been shown to aid in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. 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