Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Using green tea safely

As green tea is a herbal product it won’t necessarily have been thoroughly tested for interactions with foods, drugs or other supplements. This means it is difficult to know for sure how safe it is. Like any other herbal product or drug, it may affect how you absorb drugs and change the way some drugs work.

Recent research has raised concerns about a possible interaction between green tea and the drugbortezomib (Velcade). Animal research has suggested that green tea may stop Velcade from working. Do remember that we'd need much more research to find out if green tea has the same effect in humans. But it is a concern. If you are on Velcade, you may want to avoid green tea and its extract EGCG, which some people take as a supplement in liquid or capsules. If you have any worries, talk it over with your cancer specialist.

There are no reports of any other harmful effects from using green tea. Our advice is to always read the product labels. And if you are taking other drugs, herbs, or supplements, you should check with your doctor about safety.

It is important to remember that green tea is a source of caffeine. For this reason, pregnant or breast feeding mothers, who are advised to avoid high caffeine doses, should use it with caution.

Always check with your doctor before you start using any type of complementary or alternative therapy. It is very important to find out all you can about the therapy before deciding to use it. We certainly don’t recommend that you replace your conventional cancer treatment with any type of supplement like green tea. It may be safe to take it alongside your cancer treatment but check with your doctor first to make sure.

Our message is
  • Be wary of any websites or people who claim that green tea can treat or cure your cancer
  • Be wary of websites selling green tea for a very high price
  • Make sure you look into the information that is available
  • Talk to your cancer doctor before you buy

You may find it useful to read our section on the safety of herbal products and medicines. This includes information about the safety of vitamin and diet supplements.

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