what are the side effects when taking green tea capsules?
The most common adverse effects reported from consuming large amounts (several cups per day) of green tea are insomnia, anxiety, and other symptoms caused by the caffeine content in the herb. An extract of green tea taken by healthy women with a meal inhibited the absorption of non-heme iron (e.g., the form of iron in plant foods) by 26%.32 Frequent use of green tea could, in theory, promote the development of iron deficiency in susceptible individuals. Drug Interactions Certain medicines interact with green tea: Some interactions may increase the need for green tea, other interactions may be negative and indicate green tea should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation. Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine. Atropine – Green tea may decrease the absorption and/or activity of the medication in the body. Cardec DM® – Green tea may decrease the absorption and/or activity of the
