Green tea is a miracle for you body, but be careful with the side effects of it. This kind of tea has become the most popular beverage in the world, after water, of course.
We all probably know it’s miraculous effects, but not many of us are aware of it’s negative effects if not consumed properly.
Green tea is so popular because of it’s positive effects, being used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, prevention of cancer, Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease.
It also accelerates your metabolism and helps burning the fats in your organism. Let’s not forget about it’s result in the treating of cardiovascular diseases and rheumatoid arthritis.
This tea is amazing because it can be used in the treatment of chronic tiredness, and it’s helpful for concentration. If you need help when you have to study, drink green tea instead of coffee.
The effect is not as strong, but it lasts longer. And if you drink it on a regular basis, you’ll age slower. Pollution, cigarette smoke, exhaust gases, ultraviolet rays, they all have a contribution in our aging process, but green tea slows that down.
If you want green tea to have a maximum effect, leave it to infuse not longer than 3 minutes.
But pay attention to the side effects, which result from the high caffeine content. Usually, a cup of green tea contains 30 mg of caffeine. The rule is not to drink it excessively: 3-4 cups a day are more than enough.
If you drink more than 5-6 cups a day, it’s possible for you to have an unregular heartbeat, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, headaches, diarrhea and a loss of appetite.
More importantly, if you suffer from a heart disease, drinking green tea in high quantities can lead to side effects such as anxiety, panic attacks, renal diseases or stomach pain.
