decaff tea

[Radars]

does anyone know if it's safe to drink decaff tea.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Decaf tea is fine in moderation. So that means it should not be the only fluid you drink. Water is always the best.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Bassetmommer]

Agree. I have been drinking decaf tea (both black and green) for years in moderation. I have not been told by Doctors not to drink it.

[Radars in reply to orangecity41]

thanks, what about reduced salt gravy, I am new to all this.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Radars]

Best you ask a renal dietitian on things like salt and also gravies, for CKD diet.

[Kusama]

I also drink herbal tea and thought this could be considered equal to water

[Radars in reply to Kusama]

I have got some chamomile tea bags, I stopped them because of beware of herbs and spices on Google.

[Kusama]

Good information! I found this article. I think much has to do with the amount someone consumes.

healthmatch.io/kidney-disea...

[Radars in reply to Kusama]

still no wiser, it says avoid dandelion and liquorice root which can increase blood pressure, it is in chamomile tea that I have been drinking then further down it says ok,it doesn't mention decaff it's a bit dodgy.

[Partner20 in reply to Radars]

Chamomile tea is not listed as one to be cautious with in this article, so it seems to be fine to drink. Large quantities of teas should be avoided, they should be drunk in moderation, with water the main liquid.Decaffeinated teas, unless the herbs used are contraindicated, are acceptable as they have just had the caffeine removed. Your chamomile tea, whether caffeinated or decaf, does not seem to pose any problems. It should help with relaxation and sleep, too.

Forget general Google searches, look for studies and reports that are based on facts, from reputable professionals in their fields.

[Radars in reply to Partner20]

thankyou, but in some other posts, they say to avoid teas, it's complicated.

[Partner20 in reply to Radars]

Just make sure your info comes from reputable and trustworthy sources, and you will be ok.

[Kusama]

Agree it’s confusing

[drmind]

How much are you drinking may be important to know? I drink one or two black decaf teas once in awhile and never had any problems. However, Since you're in the UK where it's very common to drink more tea on a daily basis, it may be best to check with your doctor. Good luck

[iCat]

Just an idea what to consider:

Black tea contains

• tannins (toxic for kidneys)

•fluoride (toxic for kidneys and other organs)

• folates (which interfere with adsorption of iron and other elements)

• potential chemicals from the de-caffeinating process

•pesticides and other chemicals if it is not Organic.

These are probably not a very big deal for the young healthy people, but as we want to preserve declining (even with an age) kidney function, everything counts.

I was a black tea addict …any… decaffeinated or regular. NOT anymore. And the lab results suggested it was a very right decision. I can have it occasionally, once a month or so.

Unfortunately the doctors only start talking about the problems and importance of the diets when CKD Stage 4 is coming (next stage is dialysis or transplant – stage 5).

Therefore it is a good idea to take some of it in own hands and look up the PubMed articles to make an informed decision for a long good health!

[2sday]

I am post transplant. My do says no herbal teas. She says no chamomile and no green tea. They interact with the medications.

[Radars in reply to 2sday]

I thought teas were dodgy, but some other posts says teas are ok who are you to believe.

[Darlenia in reply to 2sday]

Yeah...transplanted people can wind up on meds that can be affected by some teas. My husband (with a transplant) probabaly takes a different assortment than you since he is free to drink teas. He does so most nights - sometimes an herbal, sometimes a decaf black, etc. His labs are unaffected.

[ashanean]

I have been drinking herbal tea with no problem. Doctors aren't really no help.

[PecanSandie]

I drink a lot of matcha and sencha and so far so good. I really don't like plain water.

[Radars in reply to PecanSandie]

cats post isn't very encouraging regarding teas because they contain things that are toxic to the kidneys.

[PecanSandie]

I am guessing the water where I live is way more toxic than the tea. I have given up so many things; I am not giving up tea.