【Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis)】
Effect: May help reduce body weight and waist size, especially if you’re carrying extra weight around your midsection.
🚫 When It Might Be Risky
Taking too much (over 800 mg of EGCG per day) may put stress on your liver, so sticking to the recommended dose matters.
It contains caffeine, which can cause trouble sleeping, a fast heartbeat, or headaches if you’re sensitive to it.
It’s better to take it with food rather than on an empty stomach — that can help reduce any digestive discomfort like nausea or an upset stomach.
If you’re low in iron or tend to be anemic, green tea extract may make it a little harder for your body to absorb iron from food.
🚫 It might not be the best choice for…
If you have a liver condition, the concentrated form may be too hard on your liver.
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, the caffeine and other compounds may not be safe for your baby.
If you take a blood thinner like warfarin, it can affect how well your medication works.
If you have a heart rhythm issue or are very sensitive to caffeine, the caffeine content may make symptoms worse.
If you take certain cholesterol or blood pressure medications, it may reduce how much of the medication your body actually absorbs.
Note: This is not medical advice. I do my best to make this a helpful resource for you, but since this is about your body, please check with a professional before trying anything if you have any concerns.
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