Many beginning tea consumers are aware of the benefits, but some probably really understand the negative results associated with green tea. It is essential to understand the side effects in order to benefit from green tea without harmful consequences.
When we talk about unwanted effects related to pills, we must pay attention to the amount we take. Many side effects are closely related to how much you take in, and green tea is no exception.
The ingredients in green tea are catechins, specifically epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). So exactly how much is a safe and effective daily dose of EGCG?
There have been successful short-term trials with 800 mg daily doses of EGCG. A cup of tea has about 100mg of EGCG, so that’s about 8 cups of tea. If your main goal when consuming tea is to lose some weight, a lot of research suggests that more EGCG means more weight loss.
Many health experts also agree that a large dose of herbal plant isolates is often problematic. It is not easy to come to an explicit conclusion based on laboratory experiments, but many scientists say that 300 mg of EGCG is a good dose to take every day. Successful laboratory studies have been done with doses of 300 mg against many types of cancer and weight reduction.
Now, if you’re thinking of drinking tea in tablet form, be sure to look at the fine print to find out precisely how many catechins it contains. Some products may list the full milligrams and also the percentage of EGCG. Make sure the percentage adds up to around 300 to 400mg.
One particular substance in green tea that you should consider when deciding how much you want to drink the tea is caffeine. A cup of tea contains around 20-40mg of caffeine. That’s nothing compared to coffee, which typically tops 100mg per cup. However, it is very important that you are aware of your total daily amount of caffeine, because you may already be drinking a fair amount of caffeine from other beverages.
Most nutritionists will agree that more than 500mg of caffeine a day could be harmful. May cause: rapid heartbeat, muscle tremors, insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, and upset stomach. Some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others, but 300 mg or less is considered a good dose.
In fact, you will find many more reports of positive aspects than negative effects on green tea. As long as you consume it according to the dosage we discussed, you should be safe.
