Everytime I drink green tea, I get nauseous and I throw up. What ingredient am I allergic to?
Monday, May 17th, 2010 at
11:05 pm
I began drinking green tea instead of coffee a few years ago, and suddenly after drinking the cup, I was nauseous and threw up. This happened three different times ,and the only factors that were the same were the green tea. I found out my father has the same reaction to the stuff. I am wondering what ingredient in the tea I could be allergic to, because green tea has such great health benefits, I would love to be able to enjoy it. Thanks!
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What is the most important information I should know about green tea?
Green tea has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of green tea may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
What is green tea?
The use of green tea in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
Green tea is also known as Camellia sinensis.
Green tea has been used for stomach disorders, vomiting, diarrhea, to prevent dental cavities, to lower cholesterol levels, as an antioxidant, to reduce cancer, and as a stimulant.
Green tea has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of green tea may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Green tea may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using green tea?
Do not use green tea without first talking to your doctor if you have
■heart problems or high blood pressure,
■kidney disease,
■an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism),
■an anxiety or nervous disorder, or
■a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine and may be problematic if used by people with any of the conditions listed above. You may not be able to use green tea, or your doctor or health care provider may recommend a lower dose or special monitoring.
Before taking green tea, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have allergies (especially to plants), have any medical condition, or if you take other medicines or other herbal/health supplements. Green tea may not be recommended in some situations.
Do not take green tea without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine.
Do not take green tea without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which may cause restlessness, sleep disorders, and other effects in breast-feeding infants.
There is no information available regarding the use of green tea by children. Green tea contains a large amount of caffeine, which may cause anemia and other problems in children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without first talking to the child’s doctor.
How should I take green tea?
The use of green tea in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
If you choose to take green tea, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Standardized formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more reliable dose of the product.
Store green tea as directed on the package. In general, green tea should be protected from light and
Well, if it makes you throw up then it doesn’t have health benefits for you! You can get antioxidants from eating fresh, organic fruit & vegetables.
What were you drinking? Because real green tea only has two ingredients: water & tea leaves. If you’re drinking pre-made, bottled green tea, there are dozens of additives & chemicals that go in which you could be reacting to.
I’ve never heard of anyone being allergic to just tea– but I’m not a doctor and haven’t researched it. The best thing to do is get an allergy test done.