IMPORTANT! ALWAYS ASK YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE MAKING ANY HEALTH RELATED DECISION. I personally have been a green tea drinker all my life till I had a kidney transplant. My transplant doctor explained the following reasons why patients with an organ transplant should not drink Green Tea. 1. One reason why a transplant recepient takes transplant drugs is to suppress their immune (lower their white cell count) to prevent organ rejection. Green Tea raises one's immune system which may be good for a normal person but not a transplant recepient. 2. Also, the transplant drugs have chemicals that help the body to accept the new organ. Green Tea basically detoxify ( removes the potent of the transplant drugs) which may be good again for a normal person but dangerous for a transplant recepient. The Green Tea flushes the transplant drugs out of the system which suppose to always stay at a constant level (That is why taking your transplant meds at the right time is very crucial for the survival of the transplanted organ). To sum it up, if you are a transplant recepient don't drink GREEN TEA. However, ask your doctor because everyone has different circumstances. And remember to protect and cherish that life saving organ which had been given unselfishly out of love.

Green tea contains caffeine, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that can cause restlessness, irritability, difficulty sleeping, tremor, heart palpitations, loss of appetite, and upset stomach.

Yes, it appears that green tea does have small but significant effects of fat oxidation. Participants who consumed a green tea supplement burned significantly more calories over those who consumed either a placebo or an amount of caffeine found in the supplement in a 24 hour period. As with all studies, important questions to ask are :"How much did it take" and "How big was the result?". Participants consumed 90 mg capsules of EGCG three times a day, 270 mg of EGCG. I can't give you an exact conversion of how many cups of tea that is due to variations in preparation and types of green tea, but it's a lot, certainly greater than 3 8-oz cups, perhaps as much as 9 cups of tea. The participants only burned an extra 60 calories a day at these high EGCG levels. That's a significant amount, but still rather small. It would take roughly 50 days to burn a pound, assuming one kept their caloric intake and activity level constant. Still, such small effects would eventually take their effect, and losing 7 pounds in a year for someone who's made no other changes in their lifestyle is pretty impressive. These figures only refer to standard brewed or iced tea which contains the tea only- beverages with added sugar will contain calories that will offset any metabolic gains. Green tea is still an excellent beverage choice, whether or not one is looking to lose weight. With about as much caffeine as a cup of decaf coffee, and costing as little as 5 cents for a bag, green tea is a good alternative for those looking to kick the coffee habit or save a little money. The antioxidants in green tea appear to have some cancer preventing properties, at least in vitro and in some animal studies. Further studies are needed, but at this time, there's no reason not to consider green tea as your calorie-free beverage of choice. No, tea or green tea only has a very mild effect, it doesn't help to break down fat or loss weight

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NO! Only time or a few "cover up" products will "clean" THC from your system, well cover it up anyway. Most places now can detect the cover up product, if you used one, and it is considered a FAIL/DIRTY. Time is the only way to cleanse the body of any drug!

can tea with no suger affect my suger levells

When I tried it, it totally worked! I drank 3-4 bottles a day, on the 3rd day My boobs got really unbaralbly sore. Then the next day I got PMS. BAM..... my period came :) try it out and see if it works for you

Green tea should not be consumed after its expiration date to prevent the risk of illness. Here dried and sealed teas can become moist and harbor bacteria. hence the prepared teas also contain sugars and other ingredients that can increase the risk of spoiling. So while purchasing tea check the date. Prefer to buy green tea with in the expiration date.

No one really knows, but people say that coffee is it's own 5th food group.

Actually, it might not be, except for the damage that habitual smoking does to your lungs. Smoking is a Want and not a need; seems like people are looking for a cheaper high, and this isn't it.

No. Green tea has caffeine, although it has less caffeine than "normal" black tea.

Green tea, avoid sodas.

Even diet sodas are bad for you.

Stick to water

Kaz's two cents: the "diet" part of the name tells me that it is artificially sweetened. check the label. some of those bottled teas are made from tea flavouring, not actual tea... if that's the case it's no different for you than the diet soda.

I agree with the last line.... stick to water!

no !! old wifes tale

not to sure think we need to ask a doc.

Green tea is safe for everyone.

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There are some good benefits to green tea. However, Arizona green tea contains many additives so it is not as beneficial. Green tea contains high amounts of antioxidants, is good for your skin, and releasing toxins.

Though there are many websites that will help you get green tea. I can suggest a trustworthy organic tea shop. It is the Paraffine's Tea Shop. Not just green tea, but they offer several other organic teas such as red tea, black tea, apricot tea, blueberry tea, etc. Their products are tasty as well as 100% caffeine-free.

Green tea is the best tea for the heart, as per studies. It consists of an anti-oxidant that helps to lower cholesterol levels.

Not just green tea, but all types of herbal teas offers a number of health benefits. There is a variety of herbal teas that you can choose from. All these have different tastes and advantages. Some of these include- cactus tea, winter tea, green peach teabags, and more. The benefits of this beverage can range from treating a cold to relieving stress, to anti-aging properties. Also, unlike other teas, organic teas do not contain any caffeine. Therefore, it is a good idea to drink any of these at any time of the day.

Helps to cure fever or viral infection.

Improves immune system.

Provides relaxation against arthritis.

Helps you to look younger (anti-aging)

Lightens stress and anxiety.

Helps to attain flawless skin.

It's a taste preference, everybody is different. White is tea going to taste light and traditional. If you have fruity white teas it won't be overwhelming. Green teas are going to have a grassy veggie taste to them. If you have fruity green teas then it will be a bit stronger and bolder than white teas.

If you are talking in terms of health benefits that also depends on which benefits a person is looking for.

White Tea:

Highest in antioxidants.

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Thought to help prevent cancer.

Strengthens the immune system.

1-2% the caffeine of a cup of coffee.

Good for skin and teeth.

Green Tea:

May help regular blood sugar.

Second highest in antioxidants.

Thought to help prevent cancer.

5-10% the caffeine of a cup of coffee.

Good for skin and teeth.

Helps reduce cholesterol levels.

Decide for yourself.

80 calories/cup when you drink green tea. The first cup from the tea bag will have caffeine in it, but if you dump that cup, and still use the tea bag another time it will be de-caffeinated. Caffeine does not help burn any calories though.

Of course, no one food will protect you from disease. Your health is wrapped up in your lifestyle and your genes, so even if you drink green tea all day long, you also need to take care of yourself in other ways, like not smoking, being active, and eating a healthy diet.

Green tea's biggest benefit?

1 Weight loss

"Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories, green tea leads to decreases in body fat, especially in the abdominal area.

2 Diabetes

Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.

3 Heart disease

Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.

5 Cholesterol

Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.

6 Brain function

Compounds in green tea can improve brain function and make you smarter. The key active ingredient is caffeine, which is a known stimulant. It doesn't contain as much as coffee, but enough to produce a response without causing the 'jittery' effects associated with too much caffeine.

7 Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Green tea is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

8 Blood pressure

Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

9 Depression

Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.

10 Anti-viral and anti-bacterial

Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.

11 Skincare

Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.

12 Cancer

Antioxidants in green tea may lower your risk of various types of cancer. Cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth of cells. It is one of the world's leading causes of death. It is well known that oxidative damage contributes to the development of cancer and that antioxidants can have a protective effect. Green tea is an excellent source of powerful antioxidants, so it makes perfect sense that it could reduce your risk of cancer.

13 Stress

The thiamine in green tea has been shown to produce a calming effect. The only thing is that in order for you to feel less stressed you might have to drink 6 cups of it. This decaffeinated green tea acts as a perfect substitute for coffee.

Regular tea and organic tea might look the same, but like they say ‘never judge a book by its cover’, it stands true for organic tea as well. It was not until a year ago that I made the switch to organic tea. Initially, I tried a lot of different brands of teas. That was until I tried Organic Tattva’s Organic Tulsi Green Tea. The first sip I took, blew my mind away and I knew that this was going to be my go-to brand for Organic teas. Honestly, it wasn’t just the taste, I could feel the difference in just one month. I felt healthier, and looked healthier too.

Organic Tattva’s organic tulsi green tea contains protein, calcium, iron and vitamins, and the calorie count per bag is just 2.06. Healthy, isn’t it? I have made the switch, and I would urge each of you to make the switch to organic tea by Organic Tattva, and lead a healthier life.