Green Tea - any thoughts??

Abit random but more ppl i know have been asking how much green tea i drink.

Does anyone drink this and are concerned about any effects?

[luv2017]

Just a cup would be OK for a day , more than that may affect the folic acid absorption. I usually have green tea in morning and folic acid tablet at lunch.

[Hidden in reply to luv2017]

I never even thought of folic absorption. I take both at the same time.

[luv2017 in reply to Hidden]

livestrong.com/article/5251...

check this, and I also did lot of research as green tea may affect the folic acid absorption, so i always give some time difference between tea and tablet..I Just have one cup after started using folic acid. As fas as I know, Same applies with herbal tea..

[Hidden in reply to luv2017]

Thanks for the link its really useful!

[C_L_A_I_R_E in reply to luv2017]

This link is really interesting! I often drink red bush tea with my vit pills. Do you think this affects absorption? May change to a juice🤔

[luv2017 in reply to C_L_A_I_R_E]

Hey ya,

i would never mix the vitamin pills with herbal teas ,Green /peppermint/chamomile/detox tea , those are the teas I drink. I believe the absorption of the tablets might affect, and I made as a habit not to mix...

[Hidden]

Raspberry leaf good for uterine health x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[Lynnr54]

I limited myself to one cup a day. As well as the folic acid absorption, it has quite a bit of caffeine in it. I do think the goodness of green tea outweighs the risks if it's drunk in moderation but that's just my opinion.

[Hidden in reply to Lynnr54]

I think i'll stick to one and switch between normal and decaf. Folic acid at night from now on for me

[luv2017 in reply to Hidden]

Perfect Good Luck

[E_05]

I used to drink green tea until my acupuncturist told me about ginger and lemon - gingers meant to be warming for the stomach. So I just drink 1 cup of that a day now x

[Hidden in reply to E_05]

I've try ginger and lemon. Its a lovely taste except it starts my ibs, have no idea why! Would love to be abke to drink it more often x

[E_05 in reply to Hidden]

Oh that's not good, best to avoid it then x

[Fredaflintstone]

Green tea still has caffeine in it doesn't it so I personally wouldn't have it. My acupuncturist also said to avoid it. I'm not sure why xx

[GraceFace in reply to Fredaflintstone]

I'd second that! Maybe try to get a caffeine-free one. I know Asda sells one-not sure about other supermarkets though x

[Newqgirl1]

I've never been told to avoid tea! I drink loads of tea, is this about the caffeine in tea or something else?

[Hidden in reply to Newqgirl1]

Caffeine for all tea but ppl i know have said specifically green tea has started to be linked to infertility. I hadn't heard this but thought if anyone knows i'll get an answer on here.

I would drink a few a day and have started decaf a few months back.