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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Green tea is healthy and full of antioxidants, but it can also react with some supplements that you take every day.
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Green tea has tannins and polyphenols that block iron absorption, which means your body may not get enough iron from your supplement.
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Green tea contains caffeine and compounds that can reduce how well your body uses Vitamin B12 and folic acid.
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When you eat things that can make your blood thin, like fish oil, garlic and green tea, it can affect how your blood clots.
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If you mix green tea with stimulant supplements like ginseng and caffeine-based ones, it may raise your heart rate or cause jitters.
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Some minerals and protein may not absorb well if taken right after green tea, so it's better to keep a gap of an hour or two.
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Always talk to your nutrition expert before mixing green tea with any supplement that you take daily.
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Green tea is great for your health, but using it wisely and timing your supplements right helps you get the best of both.
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