Is drinking green tea on empty stomach good for health? Here's the truth

Green tea is considered extremely healthy and is also recommended for weight loss. It is rich in polyphenol antioxidants that reduce the body’s inflammation thereby slowing down the process of premature aging.

These antioxidants are also helpful in protecting the body from several chronic ailments and thus are considered a superfood by many. But is it okay to drink green tea at the start of the day or on an empty stomach?

No, you should avoid drinking green tea on an empty stomach as it can lead to stomach upset.

The polyphenols called tannins present in this particular tea tend to increase the stomach acid causing stomach pain, burning sensation, nausea, and even constipation.

That is why, you must drink green tea between meals or after taking a meal.

Green tea contains catechin in high amounts. It is a disease-fighting flavonoid with antioxidant properties that make green tea so highly beneficial to health.

When you drink green tea on an empty stomach, it can harm the liver as these catechins directly impact the liver. Also the longer you brew the tea the more the catechin content and more the chances of getting the liver impacted.

Green tea is healthy but it contains caffeine although not to the extent present in coffee. The caffeine in green tea is in the medium range of 35 to 45 milligrams every 8-ounce serving. Of course, it is considerably less than black tea but is still higher as compared to other types of tea such as white tea.

That is why green tea also is a type of stimulant although in a milder form. While it offers great health benefits for hair, skin, bones, and other organs it works best when you have eaten something and hence should never be taken on an empty stomach.

Disclaimer: This piece of article is for basic information purposes only. It's always advisable to consult a doctor for any type of health issue.