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I read that green tea overdose can cause woozy/lightheaded. true or myth?

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Tea : Anything in overdose can cause effects. Tea contains caffeine.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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True: 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.

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A member asked:

I read that green tea overdose can cause woozy/lightheaded. true or myth?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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