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Is drinking green tea or taking green tea supplements risky for autoimmune disease? i have hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Green tea is high in some antioxidants and likely beneficial if consumed in moderate amount. It will not lead to autoimmune disorder.

Answered 2/12/2017

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