Green Tea Side Effects

The benefits greatly outweigh any side effect

Most green tea side effects are related to caffeine.

Yes, there is caffeine in green tea.

This is where the majority of side effects of green tea come from.

Sticking to a daily dosage below 300 mg of caffeine seems to be the standard recommendation.

A typical cup of green tea will usually have around 30 mg of caffeine, compared to 100 mg in a cup of coffee. To get all the benefits of green tea most experts recommend drinking 3 to 5 cups per day.

Sticking to these recommendations shouldn't cause any side effects.

However, it's important to remember that lots of other foods may contain caffeine, and together with drinking green tea may cause side effects.

Coffee
Energy drinks
Chocolate
Other supplements

If you are extremely sensitive to caffeine, you might want to consider taking green tea supplements. These can still help you achieve the many green tea benefits.

There are many benefits of green tea, but it's important to remember that taking too much of anything is usually not recommended.

Drinking too much green tea, say over 10 cups a day may cause these effects:

Headaches
Trouble sleeping
Nausea
Upset stomach

Green tea should always be drank fresh. Don't drink cold green tea that has been left out. Also, don't drink it when it's too hot :) Burning your tongue isn't fun.

If you're taking prescribed medication, it's always safe to check with your doctor what types of supplements are safe. Depending on your current health condition, extra caffeine might not be healthy for you.