You might be wondering why green tea is bad for you, well check out for yourself here. Mentioned here are some of the surprising green tea health risks.
Stomach Problems
Though it has a lower amount of caffeine than other types of tea, it still can cause problems. This is because caffeine increases the amount of acid involved in the digestive process. This can cause pain or nausea.
Iron Deficiency and Anemia
Consuming too much of green tea could lead to iron deficiency and anemia.
When the tea is consumed along with iron-rich foods, EGCG loses its ability to inhibit the inflammatory action of myeloperoxidase, thereby leading to inflammation. In other words, it’s not just what you eat, but also what you eat it with, which determines the benefits.
Headaches
Again, because of the caffeine, green tea might cause mild to severe headaches. And headaches can also be caused by iron deficiency, which, as we have seen already, could occur through an excessive intake of green tea.
Apart from headaches, green tea can also cause dizziness. Green tea can make one feel jittery and shaky, which may not be the case with decaffeinated green tea products.
Might Cause Insomnia
Another possible bad effect of green tea is insomnia. This can be averted by limiting green tea consumption, as the fatal dose of the caffeine in green tea is estimated to be 10 – 14 grams in a day.
Taking green tea too late in the day can also cause this effect.
Irregular Heartbeat
It’s caffeine, again. Caffeine is known to stimulate the heart as well. It causes your heart rate to speed up, causing irregularly fast heartbeat – a condition called tachycardia. This condition can make you feel as if your heart is pounding in your chest. You are more aware of your heartbeat than usual. Also called palpitations, this condition could even result in chest pain. A change in your normal heart rate could pose a serious threat.
Vomiting
As per one Indian study, green tea can, in fact, cause oxidative stress. And excessive intake of caffeine, including that from green tea, can trigger nausea and vomiting.
Moderate amounts of caffeine are noted to be 300 to 400 mg per day. If the amount exceeds, it can result in certain side effects, including vomiting.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea could occur if you are new to green tea. Loose stools could be one of the mild side effects (due to the caffeine content), which can eventually subside as you get used to the beverage.
Diarrhea can also happen with excessive intake of green tea. One way to stop this is to reduce the consumption. Another way is to ensure you don’t drink green tea on an empty stomach. Instead, you can have the tea along with a full meal.
Bleeding Disorders
Caffeine in green tea can increase the risk of bleeding. Which is why you must stay away from it if you have any bleeding disorder.
Diabetes
Though there are studies that have highlighted the benefits of green tea for diabetes, there are studies that state otherwise too. A small number of studies using green tea, the extract, and catechins (the main ingredient in green tea) only showed disappointing results in treating Type 2 diabetes. The same results occurred when it came to protecting healthy individuals from the disease.
Skin Allergies
The commonest allergies associated with green tea consumption are eczema and hives. An individual can also experience a tingling sensation on the face, lips, tongue, or in the throat.
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