Green tea is used by many due to the many health benefits it provides, but does green tea have any side effects?
As with anything, natural or medicated, too much one good thing is bad. Green tea should be used in moderation both in supplements and in tea.
Side Effects of Green Tea
One of the most common side effects of green tea is insomnia. This is because it contains caffeine that can give your energy but if you take too much green tea it can stimulate your nervous system and cause insomnia.
Other side effects caused when drinking or taking too many green tea supplements is constipation, increasing heart rate or blood pressure and incontinence.
There are several less serious green tea side effects such as:
- Loss of Appetite
- Diarrhea or Constipation
- Anxiety or Feeling Nervous
- Headaches
- Heartburn
Just like any other caffeinated beverages, green tea can products these side effects but there is no need to be alarmed. The truth is that green tea contains far less amounts of caffeine compared to soda or coffee.
However it is important that you use green tea in moderations. This means drinking only 2-3 cups of green tea a day or 1 green tea supplement capsule per day.
