In terms of safety, how you consume green tea matters.
Research suggests it is safe to drink green tea in moderation if you have thyroid disease.
This article discusses green tea, your thyroid, and weight loss.
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It also reviews what you oughta know about enjoying green tea safely if you have thyroid disease.
Caffeine and catechins appear to work synergistically to increase the amount of energy the body uses.
While all this sounds encouraging, it is important to keep things in perspective.
Green Tea and Thyroid Health
Research is unclear on the impact of green tea on thyroid health.
In animal studies, green tea has been linked to both improvements and worsening of thyroid conditions.
Green tea extract was found to activate thyroid peroxidase in the laboratory.
According to researchers, these findings suggest green tea may promote thyroid health for people with underactive thyroids.
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Green tea may, however, interfere with the thyroid medication levothyroxine.
Research shows caffeine in different types of tea can inhibit the absorption of the medication.
It is best to avoid these forms of green tea altogether.
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