Available in the form of beverages and supplements, green tea appears to provide many health benefits. This eMedTV page further explores these benefits, discusses the effectiveness of the tea for various uses, and lists its potential side effects.
People drink green tea for numerous health benefits, including high cholesterol treatment and weight loss. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible benefits of green tea, describes the tea's effects, and explains whether children should consume it.
Potentially serious side effects of green tea include rapid heart rate, anxiety, and arrhythmia. This eMedTV segment lists some of the product's more common side effects that are merely bothersome but usually not serious (such as nausea or insomnia).
Although green tea appears to be beneficial for many uses, people may wonder, "Does green tea work?" This eMedTV article explores the effectiveness of green tea for high cholesterol, cancer prevention or treatment, weight loss, and genital warts.
Many people may question, "Is green tea safe?" This section of the eMedTV Web site explores the safety of green tea and provides a list of certain medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before trying any green tea products.
It is difficult to determine a green tea dosage, but some sources recommend between 1 and 10 cups daily. This eMedTV resource offers other green tea dosing information and explains how to find a reliable green tea supplement.
Clozapine, mexiletine, and warfarin are drugs that may cause green tea drug interactions. As this eMedTV article explains, certain drugs can increase the level of caffeine (a component of green tea) in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
A green tea overdose may cause increased urination, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. This part of the eMedTV archives discusses whether an overdose of green tea is likely to be dangerous and explains what treatments (if necessary) are available.
Since green tea contains caffeine, it may not be safe for all pregnant women. This page from the eMedTV library contains more information about green tea and pregnancy, and describes the problems that may occur if the tea is consumed during pregnancy.
Generally, high intakes of green tea are not recommended for breastfeeding women. This page on the eMedTV site provides more information on green tea and breastfeeding, and explains why green tea products may not be safe for breastfeeding women.
