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Posted by saturn on April 19, 2007, at 9:47:13
I have a few questions regarding green tea supplements I'd like to list:
1. Does anyone here take a green tea supplement?
2. Are green tea's actions as a COMT inhibitor potentially dangerous alone or contraindicated with other meds?
3. I realize it's probably better to get the catechin antioxidants from the tea directly, but have read that you need approximately 10 cups to get significant health benefits. Too much for me. So is it safe to take a supplement that contains 315 mg EGCG/pill at a rate of 3/day?
4. If taking high dose green tea, should one eat a lot of yogurt to maintain the balance of colonic flora?
Thanks...Peace...Saturn.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 19, 2007, at 12:34:15
In reply to Green Tea Supplements, posted by saturn on April 19, 2007, at 9:47:13
I can't answer your questions, but all the studies I've read about green tea have indicated that 2 normal cups a day are pretty Ok to get the general health benefits. Unless you're trying to really get the benefits from it, ie COMT inhibition. (I read somewhere that rhodiola rosea was a COMT inhibitor)
I don't see why there would be any drug interactions - unless you're on a MAOI?
Why don't you just drink the stuff? Seems like the best way to me.
Posted by MM on April 20, 2007, at 1:57:41
In reply to Re: Green Tea Supplements, posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 19, 2007, at 12:34:15
I drink at least 8 cups a day. It has saved me more than most of the other stuff I've tried. At first I wasn't too keen on it but now it's like my body craves it. I don't know if it's because it's a COMT-inhibitor (I don't know what that is) or the theanine, but it really helps me. Sorry I can't answer your questions...although when I tried theanine supplements they weren't of much help. I couldn't feel them much compared to drinking the tea.
Posted by saturn on April 20, 2007, at 10:35:30
In reply to Re: Green Tea Supplements, posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 19, 2007, at 12:34:15
> I can't answer your questions, but all the studies I've read about green tea have indicated that 2 normal cups a day are pretty Ok to get the general health benefits. Unless you're trying to really get the benefits from it, ie COMT inhibition. (I read somewhere that rhodiola rosea was a COMT inhibitor)
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> I don't see why there would be any drug interactions - unless you're on a MAOI?
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> Why don't you just drink the stuff? Seems like the best way to me.
Thanks for your response.Waaaay too much fluid for me! The absolute minimum effective amount I've found anywhere recommends at least 4 cups, but most I've found seem to quote in the 10 cup range. May I ask where you've read that 2 cups are beneficial? I could drink 2 cups but anymore would be too much fluid. Peace...Saturn.
http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011400b.htm
http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20060912/green-tea-for-long-life
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cancer-Fighting-Diet---Green-Tea&id=521349
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101320.shtml
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 20, 2007, at 14:23:15
In reply to Re: Green Tea Supplements » Meri-Tuuli, posted by saturn on April 20, 2007, at 10:35:30
well i mean, drinking two cups a day is surely better than drinking no cups a day? That was partly the basis of my rationale. Plus, it might depend on the size of the cup. I mean, the traditional cups they use in Japan, look pretty small. More like large expresso cups. I'm sure 8 of those over a day wouldn't be too much fluid. I can't remember the studies.
I love all tea. All kinds, all flavours.
Posted by saturn on April 20, 2007, at 18:14:43
In reply to Re: Green Tea Supplements, posted by Meri-Tuuli on April 20, 2007, at 14:23:15
Good point...lots of small cups isn't really that much fluid. Thanks for the info...seems like a good route to go. Peace...Saturn.
Posted by psychlover on May 7, 2007, at 20:34:14
In reply to Re: Green Tea Supplements » Meri-Tuuli, posted by saturn on April 20, 2007, at 18:14:43
I know this title may sound alarmist, but a new study showed that dogs and mice fed very large quantities of green tea died of liver failure. Apparently, however, a person can safely drink up to 10 cups of green tea a day.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn11786-green-tea-can-be-harmful-in-large-quantities.html
Best,
psychlover
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