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A 27-year-old male asked:
Is green tea one of the healthiest drinks ?
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
Yes!: Green tea has been proven to have remarkable health benefits because it is rich in antioxidant polyphenols known as catechins, as well as l-theanine which has a calming effect. Among the proven benefits: prevents cardiovascular disease, lowers cholesterol & blood sugar, prevents many different cancers, protects the liver. See http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.Htm .See my comment:.
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Dr. Randy Baker commented
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
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Nothing is safe for everyone. While generally quite safe, green tea has caffeine and excess caffeine can cause insomnia, palpitations etc. (but you can always get decaf). It may interact with certain medicines like theophylilne. And those with certain autoimmune diseases may have their conditions aggravated by green tea- see http://www.precisionnutrition.com/rr-green-tea-hazards
Feb 2, 2013
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A 19-year-old female asked:
When and how should one have green tea ?
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Green tea is loaded: with antioxidents but does contain some caffeine. It's best to drink it earlier in the day, especially if you have sleep problems. If you can get loose green tea (rather than bags) so much the better. White tea is even a bit better biochemically and, in my opinion, has a lighter taste. Peace and good health.
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