GREEN TEA AND SIDE EFFECTS

GREEN TEA USED FOR THE 

Energy, to decrease sleepiness, and for stomach upset. Green tea may also help control cholesterol levels and has been used for certain types of cancer or other diseases. It may have other uses as well. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.

ITS DANGEROUS IF

you are allergic to any ingredient in green tea

you are taking a blood thinner (eg, warfarin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Green tea is an herbal product. It works by increasing antioxidant activity in the body. It also contains caffeine, which increases the activity of the nervous system.

MOST COMMON side effects of green tea:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; nausea; restlessness; stomach upset; tremors; trouble sleeping.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fast or irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes.

There are 3 main varieties of tea, green, black, and oolong. The difference is in how the teas are processed. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals, damaging compounds in the body that change cells, damage DNA, and even cause cell death. Many scientists believe that free radicals contribute to the aging process, as well as the development of a number of health problems, including cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants, such as polyphenols in green tea, can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.