{"id":167173,"date":"2022-12-29T13:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T13:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167173"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:52:05","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-green-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-green-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Tea: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Green Tea<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Green Tea<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Green Tea for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Green Tea?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Green Tea<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Green Tea<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAre you also a green tea lover? Did you know apart from weight management, green tea may have several other benefits? Tea is one of the most popular drinks globally consumed. It is often consumed as black, Oolong, and green tea as well as the popular Chai. Among these, green tea is known to have significant health benefits. Green tea is obtained from the plant Camillia Sinensis which belongs to the family Theaceae.\u00a0 Green tea was brought to India from Japan in the 17th century. It is consumed mainly in Asia, the United States, Europe, and North Africa. About 2.5 million tons of tea is produced worldwide, of which 20% is green tea. Freshly harvested tea leaves are steamed and prevented from getting fermented to produce green tea. This process preserves the polyphenols which may be responsible for the biological activity of green tea 1<\/a><\/sup>. Let us look at some benefits of drinking green tea.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Green Tea<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
100 g of brewed green tea may contain the following nutrients:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water:<\/strong> 99.93 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Energy:<\/strong> 1 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 0.22 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc:<\/strong> 0.01 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.02 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 0.184 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.004 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 0.3 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1:<\/strong> 0.007 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2:<\/strong> 0.058 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3:<\/strong> 0.03 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.005 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Caffeine:<\/strong> 12 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proanthocyanidin dimers:<\/strong> 2.6 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Green Tea<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSeveral studies have shown that green tea may have the following properties 1<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may reduce the risk of cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an antioxidant.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act against microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.^{\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may help improve heart health.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help in case of arthritis.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help reduce inflammation.^{\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may lower bad cholesterol levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Green Tea for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There may be several benefits of having green tea. Some of the potential uses of green tea are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Use of Green Tea for the Circulatory System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A study 3<\/a><\/sup> by Naito et al. in 2009 showed that green tea might reduce the risk of circulatory diseases like atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis may be caused when white blood cells adhere to the cells found in the inner lining of arteries and veins. This adherence of white blood cells may be caused by oxidised bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). The catechins in green tea may inhibit the oxidation of bad cholesterol and thereby reduce the risk of atherosclerosis 3<\/a><\/sup>. However, more studies are required to confirm whether green tea is useful for atherosclerosis. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you suspect any symptoms of heart disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Use of Green Tea for Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A study 4<\/a><\/sup> by Yang et al. in 2010 showed that green tea might help reduce the risk of cancer due to bioactive compounds like catechins. Green tea may affect some signaling pathways, which may inhibit the growth of cancerous cells and cause the death of cancerous cells. However, these studies were conducted on animal models. More studies are required to confirm if green tea may be beneficial against cancer 4<\/a><\/sup>. You must consult your doctor if you suspect cancer instead of self-medicating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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