Drinking too much tea? - Healthy Lifestyle Message Board

EmbeeKay · 05-22-2006, 12:31 PM

I've been making green tea by the gallon, keeping it my fridge and drinking it like I would drink water. Now, can it be harmful to drink 45+ oz. of green tea in a day? Can one OD on green tea? Are the benefits of green tea diminished if it's not drunk hot?

Also, if I'm not drinking my 8 glasses of water a day but I'm drinking more than enough green tea, does that count as my water intake?

Thanks so much....

All green, Maegan

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lane413 · 05-22-2006, 12:36 PM

Drinking any fluids (other than alcohol and caffienated) is the same as drinking water. However, green tea can cause the thyroid to slow down. Remember even benefical nutrients can be taken in excess.

EmbeeKay · 05-22-2006, 12:49 PM

Okay... I drink caffeinated because I've heard that the caffeine speeds up your metabolism. How much tea is recommended, then? I'd hate to find out later in my life that my thyroid's shot because I've been drinking too much of this nasty tea that I thought was good for me!

Thanks

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OhDearLord · 05-22-2006, 10:48 PM

Hey! I kinda have the same question. I drink immense amounts of tea.. not just green tea, but all kinds. Throughout the day I'll drink about 2 cups of green tea, a couple cups of echinechea tea, dandilion root tea, 3 cups of chamomile tea w/ valerian supplements to calm me down at night and then some others... oh i drink lots of normal water too. My dad thinks that too much (especially chamomile and valerian) could be bad for me, is that true at all?