Before we go any further, I should say that I have been
happily enjoying green tea for several months now and have
yet to experience any negative side effects, but it's only
fair that I mention there *are* some possibilities.
In this article we're going to take a look at the most
common side effects so you know what the risks are before
you consider drinking green tea.
After all, the potential benefits are great - such as
weight loss and disease resistance - but only you can weigh
up the pros and cons by taking a closer look at the points
outlined here.
Green tea, like most popular brands of coffee, does contain
caffeine and so care must be taken not to overdo the use.
In this case green tea side effects can be like any other
caffeine-induced side-effects including, but not limited
to, headaches, shaking, sweating, hyperactivity,
irratability and problems sleeping. High levels of caffeine
have also been associated with skin rashes from time to
time, through these tend to go as quickly as they arrived
once the caffeine has left the body.
Because of these caffeine levels, doctors generally
recommend against giving green tea to children of any age.
The same, of course, goes for those breastfeeding.
It is important at this point to say that levels of green
tea will have to be very high indeed for the
caffeine-related effects to be felt. Japanese scientists
claim you can safely drink up to 10 cups a day without
experiencing any side effects from green tea so this is
unlikely to effect most of us.
Some people may also experience an upset stomach after
drinking green tea though this is rare. A scientific study
in 1984 found that "tea is a potent stimulant of gastric
acid, and this can be reduced by adding milk and sugar" so
drinking it as you would your normal tea should help
alleviate such problems. Furthermore, if you are taking
green tea as extract (such as for weight loss) the
manufacturer has likely already tested this element.
Lastly, tannin-containing drinks like green tea (or your
more usual black tea for that matter) can, in some cases,
lead to iron deficiency and so those with anemia and
similar circulatory problems may be best to opt against
consuming green tea.
As mentioned earlier all of these side effects are highly
unlikely and are far more likely when green tea is consumed
in high concentrations but if you are in any doubt, consult
your doctor before taking any green tea-containing product.
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