First off, let us start out by saying that green tea is one of the safest formulas for weight loss, health boosting antioxidants and energy. It’s a natural supplement and drink, so that automatically decreases the amount of potential side effects.
Actually, the side effects involved are so minimal, you could probably even go as far as saying that there aren’t any real side effects when drinking or supplementing with green tea as long as you use caution and take your health history into account.
Most of green tea’s negative side effects can be attributed directly to its caffeine content:
- Sensitivity to Caffeine – If you know you have a tendency to be sensitive to caffeine, make an effort to try out green tea in smaller quantities before taking a large dose. Most people that are highly sensitive tend to feel a little jiggerity or shakey. Heart rate and blood pressure can peak, as well. If this is the case, taking smaller quantities, more often, while your body gets used to the caffeine content in the green tea, is the best fix.
- Inability to Fall or Stay Asleep – This is more of a fair warning then a potential side effect. Similar to if you were to drink coke or a caffenated drink before bed, it’s going to be tough to settle down and get some sleep. As we all know, caffeine is an energy booster. Depending on how much you take, it’s usually best to not consume green tea if you’re planning to catch some sleep within 6-8 hours. It can be really frustrating when you need to wake up to take the kids to school the next morning, but all your body wants to do is lay in bed awake.
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