What not to do after drinking green tea?
The tannins in green tea can bind with iron and other nutrients, inhibiting their absorption. For drinking green tea, wait at least 30 minutes after eating. Bedtime: avoid consuming green tea too close to bedtime. The caffeine content can interfere with sleep patterns, causing insomnia or restlessness. No safety concerns have been reported for green tea consumed as a beverage by adults. However, green tea does contain caffeine. Side effects of green tea extract supplements include nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, and increased blood pressure.Green tea possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities, reduces body weight, and slows down aging. These effects are primarily attributed to catechins contained in green tea leaves, particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
What is the best time to drink green tea?
Mid-Morning: After Breakfast, Not On an Empty Stomach Green tea is mildly caffeinated and contains tannins, which can irritate the stomach lining when consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. This may lead to nausea or acidity in some individuals. Best time? Mid-morning about 1–2 hours after breakfast. The best time to drink green tea for skin health is in the morning 1 to 2 hours after food or in the afternoon, after lunch. You can also try a cup of our Decaffeinated Sencha Organic Green Tea in the evening as it does not have caffeine to keep you awake at night.