Green tea health benefits

Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding and heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and regulate body temperature.

Recent studies have shown green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease.

1)      Green tea and cancer prevention

2)       Stroke risk and green tea

3)      Green tea and lower cholesterol

4)      Green tea and Alzheimer's

5)      Working memory and the effects of green tea

6)      Green tea and inflammatory skin diseases

  

Green tea side effects and risks

·         Caffeine sensitivity

·         Blood thinners

·         Other stimulants

Green tea supplements contain high levels of active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications.

Green tea supplements are unregulated by the FDA and may also contain other substances unsafe for health or with unproven health benefits. Always check with a doctor before starting any herb or supplement regimen.

In particular, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with heart problems or high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcers, or anxiety disorders should not take green tea supplements or extracts.