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Can too much green tea hurt your kidneys?
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Green Tea?: Not aware of renal problems but is can cause diuresis. Overdose of green tea (usually extract) may lead to irritability, insomnia, irregular or rapid heart rate, muscle twitching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, liver damage, trouble breathing, dizziness, fever, confusion, hallucinations, diuresis, seizures, loss of consciousness ; even death.
Answered 3/24/2014
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