An Israeli study found: too much green tea can cause significant damage to the liver

by time news

The use of medicinal herbs, including herbal tea and green tea, has been common for thousands of years. Products based on plants and including other active ingredients, such as green tea, are linked by advertising and consumption companies to a healthy lifestyle, when it is claimed, among other things, that it has an effect on preventing cancer, an anti-inflammatory effect, an effect on preventing heart and metabolic disorders, and more.

As of today, green tea, produced from the tea plant (Chinese camellia), is the second most consumed beverage in the world. In recent years, the popularity of its use for weight loss purposes has been increasing, and many products based on green tea have gained momentum in the Israeli and global market. This market is expected to reach 23.66 billion dollars in 2027.

Along with this, over the years evidence has also accumulated about the potential damages from increased consumption of these products. A new study conducted at the Kaplan Medical Center of the Klalit Group and published in the international journal GastroHep, showed that these products may cause damage to the liver, from inflammation of the liver to liver failure. The study was conducted by Prof. Steven Melnik, a gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist at the Kaplan Medical Center.

Prof. Steven Melnik (Photo: Gilad Shaevni Shopan)

Prof. Steven Melnik (Photo: Gilad Shaevni Shopan)

According to the study, there are over 100 documented cases of liver inflammation as a result of green tea consumption, where the fuel is caused as a direct result of the botanical toxins present in the tea plant, and is most likely the result of a metabolic reaction to the toxins. Also, in some cases even the increased consumption led to liver failure, especially in women.

The study states that it is not clear exactly which components of the cell cause liver damage, when there are a large number of compounds from different countries. However, it is clear that in some people a green cell with other drugs and herbs can lead to severe liver disease.

Prof. Steven Melnik, gastroenterology and internal medicine specialist at the Kaplan Medical Center, and who conducted the study: “It is important to note that inflammation of the liver and liver failure as a result of green tea consumption is rare. In addition, it is also very difficult to diagnose, because it is difficult to diagnose a direct link between the consumption and the injury In the liver. At the same time, evidence has been accumulated from various cases around the world about people who became infected with liver inflammation after increased consumption of green tea.”

He adds and says: “Just recently we came across the case of a 23-year-old patient who used to drink 2-3 cups of green tea every day, and within a month deteriorated to the point where he needed to undergo a liver transplant. This is just another example that people who consume these products should be aware of the possibility of complications and consult the family doctor if suspicious symptoms appear.”

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