Negative Effects of Green Tea Leaves
Most people think only of positive benefits of green tea. However, while this type of tea does offer some excellent benefits, many directly related to health, it is also important to understand there are some negative effects of green tea leaves. Just as with many foods and drinks we consume, green tea may not be good for everyone. Therefore, we wanted to address some of the negative effects of green tea leaves so you can determine if this is right for you.
Green tea comes from a bush in the Camellia family, which is why the official name for green tea is Camellia sinensis, which is Latin. This evergreen bush has shiny, pointed leaves that have a wonderful aroma. This particular bush also produces beautiful white flowers. Today, green tea is grown in more than 50 countries to include Argentina, Brazil, and Russia, among others.
The exciting thing about this tea is that study after study shows positive effects on the body, meaning the negative effects of green tea leaves is minimal. For instance, green tea contains powerful antioxidants that have been proven to help fight various forms of cancer, as well as tooth decay, obesity, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Because of the amazing benefits, the level of consumption for green tea has skyrocketed throughout the globe.
Now, when it comes to the negative effects of green tea leaves, we want to start with pregnant women. Although most doctors agree that a small consumption of green tea is fine but when large amounts are consumed, caffeine can increase the risk of spontaneous abortion, low birth rate, and even growth retardation. Keep in mind that these risks are associated with the beverage of green tea, as well as supplements.
EGCG molecules, which are similar to a methotrexate compound, work by fighting off cancer cells by bonding with the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme, which is good in non-pregnant women. However, in pregnant women, the negative effects of green tea leaves involves involve the epigallocatechins, otherwise known as EGCG. In this situation, EGCG can affect the way in which the body uses folate, which is vital in the prevention of neural tube birth defects.
Nursing women should also consider the negative effects of green lea leaves. Remember, green tea is high in caffeine. Therefore, a woman who is breastfeeding and consuming green tea would be passing the caffeine on to the baby. Even small amounts or green tea powder used for baking, smoothies, and other foods should be avoided while nursing a baby.
In addition, negative effects of green tea leaves would link to individuals who have allergies. In this case, someone who is caffeine sensitive could develop problems such as hives and rash from consuming green tea. With caffeine being a stimulant that affects the central nervous system, other problems could result such as insomnia, excessive urination, reduction of potassium levels, and even incontinence. Just keep in mind that if you have any concerns about negative effects of green tea leaves for you, we recommend that you talk to your doctor or a health food specialist.
Julie Health writes about the benefits of drinking green tea and the harmful problems of green tea. Visit her website to discover more about how a miracle in a cup can improve your health.
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mormons keep telling me not to drink tea as stated in the words of wisdom…ive read the words and decided i do not agree with them and i doubt if they are truly the words of god…green tea really has no negative effects unless you are pregnat or nursing…ill continue with the cup of tea here on my table…i love god but i dont agree with the mormons on this topic but id love someone to challenge my opinion
Hey Justin, you bring up some very good points about the health benefits of Green Tea. I don’t disagree with the proven health benefits of Green Tea and I respect your beliefs. I believe however, that in Green Tea there things that will effect our health adversely and the good things can be found from other sources. If you believe in God you probably also believe that He knows more that us and so it is possible that there are things that we don’t understand yet about Green Tea and that is why when God gave the Word of Wisdom that He included Tea.
I strongly disagree with both opinions towards god, but i won’t get into that.
Justin B, i praise you for your appreciation of such a naturally healthy beneficial drink.
Will, im sorry but you need to get your head out of the gutter.
Well Justin, you’re stupid because you contradicted yourself. God, by definition, is omnipotent and thus if you’re a believer you’re ignorant to go against its word.
But then again, you’re ignorant for believing in god anyway.
Second, Green Tea has far more negatives than are listed in this article. I suggest you read up on caffeine instead of your pathetic religions and gods.
the word of wisdom is a lesser law to see if you can do as you are told or be obedient Im not explaining this right but it seems some of the things that we drink or eat are not good for us and they aren’t in the wow you have to use your own brains and give up say lobstet if it makes you sick if you keep eating it you are breaking the wow as it is up to us to use are own intelligence also. mormons drink a lot of coke but the wow says tea coffee hot drinks ect not coke if you decide to give up coke that is your own definition of the wow There needs to be a better understanding of the wow and a lot of it is your own testimony but being a mormon there is nothing worse than someone mormon or not telling me what to do and there personal ideas of the wow.I beleive in God but sometimes the leaders of the church IE ABrigham Young pout in things for there own personal reasons
Justin; I personally don’t agree with the Mormons, but right now I think its beside the point. I don’t see the harm in any kind of tea.. Can it really be all that bad if people have been drinking it for centuries?
Will; This will seem mildly contradictory, but if its so bad, why did God give it to us in the first place? To tempt us along with other things? Another thing, who really wrote the “Words of Wisdom” ? God or Man?
Walter; I agree.
Billy; I believe you are ignorant for calling someone else ignorant for their beliefs. People are entitled to their opinions, yes, and are also therefore entitled to discrimination and such because humans are cruel like that.
To me, too much caffeine is bad, yes, but a little is good for the body. Its one of those bittersweet things in life.
that isn’t referring to Green Tea its self, its refering to the added Caffeine in the Green Tea.
I might be wrong but I thought the Caffeine is put into Green Tea Bags by the distributor ? and that original Green Tea has no Caffeine in it ?
In my opinion Pregnant women and breestfeeders should have have organic REAL Green tea! with no added preseratives and no Added CAFFEINE! and they should be fine and have no side effects.
I will also add that I am aware I could be wrong with my facts on this one, I’m just going by what I have read and being told by several people
Emily.
Hi: Caffeine is not added to Green Tea. Black, Oolong, Green and White Tea all come from the same plant. They are treated slightly different in processing (roasting, oxidizing, etc.), but they are the same. There is a little less caffeine in a cup of green tea, then in black or oolong because fewer leaves are used to make a cup.
Bottom line..same plant. About 20 mgs of caffeine in green tea and 40 in black. Decaffeinate it yourself. It’s easy.
Oh, and The Word of Wisdom says not to drink stimulating drinks. It doesn’t mention what they are, The reason for the Word of Wisdom is to make your body healthy to be a temple for God. And Mormons should not be drinking coke if they follow the WOW. Caffeine-free would be okay, according to the accepted “interpretation”. No, I am not Mormon:). So I don’t really care what they do,….just pointing out facts:),