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Green tea is one of the most consumed foods and the reason for this is due to its well-known nutritional benefits, including its ability to burn excess fat and its aid in the treatment and prevention of several diseases such as cancer and joint diseases .
But since it has benefits, it has a lot of harm to the health of the body, according to recent studies, including the following:
Anemia:
Green tea affects iron absorption and reduces it, so people suffering from iron deficiency or anemia are advised to avoid drinking it, especially after meals.
Insomnia:
Green tea is a stimulant, just like coffee, the caffeine it contains causes sleep disturbances and insomnia, as well as a state of alertness and awakening, therefore it is recommended not to drink tea shortly before bedtime.
Reduce Calcium Absorption:
Calcium is an essential element in the human body and its deficiency causes many diseases and problems, both in bones and teeth. Green tea reduces the absorption of this important element by the body. If you are addicted to green tea, it is necessary to focus on foods rich in calcium to avoid this deficiency.
Effect on Digestion and Heart Health:
Drinking concentrated green tea causes heart disease and digestive problems, so it’s best not to overdo it to maintain heart and digestive health.
Liver tissue damage:
Green tea contains a substance called epigallocatechin gallate in a proportion of 10%, which is a toxic substance to the liver, and would cause liver tissue damage when consumed in large quantities, and this substance has caused liver damage to several people when they have consumed a weight loss extract that contained green tea extract.
