Thursday, June 11, 2009

Green Tea and Its Side Effects


Health beneficial green tea side effects were previously only available to those who wanted or could tolerate caffeine. Thankfully it is now possible to reap the benefits without the caffeine. This drink is possibly one of the healthiest drinks you can add to your diet right now. It's been known to fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, regulate cholesterol levels, and more.

Green tea contains caffeine which most people do not react well to. It contains around 35% of the caffeine content in a cup of regular coffee. Now at first glance you can say that it is not that much. However, you have to drink multiple cups of green tea per day in order to receive its full health benefits. So the caffeine you ingest over those multiple cups may actually end up being more than 1 whole cup of coffee.

The side effects of green tea that result from caffeine can include the jitters, anxiety, dry throat, and a crash after the effects are over (especially for those sensitive to caffeine). What's more it is very addictive and habit forming. Relying on caffeine to start your day, to stay up late or get a boost of energy can lead to dependency.

The thing about this beverage is that most people do not think much of the caffeine inside because of its color and health properties. Because of this, they drink multiple cups per day, which eventually results in the same side effects of drinking 1-2 cups of coffee every day.
The benefits on the other hand, are huge. Studies have shown that catechins from teas (such as green tea) are acting as powerful anti-oxidants protecting cells from damage.

With immense benefits like these, it makes it a win/lose situation for people who do not want to ingest any caffeine. But there is a great solution in green tea extract pills. All the great nutrients are packed into these pills without the caffeine. This makes is easy to get the health boost from green tea while you're on the go as well.

Another benefit from these pills is that they often are formulated with higher amounts of polyphenols, vitamin C and E, and the main ingredient EGCG. EGCG has been shown to assist the metabolic process in addition to the disease fighting properties. This makes green tea a great supplement to your overall diet and a weight loss regimen.

As you can see, while the side effects of green tea can be bad for people who are sensitive to caffeine, there are many benefits to be had. Fortunately, those who don't want to drink multiple cups of drink tea have a solution in extract drops and tablets.

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