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What effect can excessive tea intake have on the body?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Tea is pretty safe: however, it does contain oxalic acid. Have heard of someone who developed kidney stones/failure but after years of drinking several GALLONS a day. Generally tea has lots of health benefits.

Answered 10/29/2017

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