If i am pregnant may i drink Tazo green tea??
15.October, 2008
It is safe to drink green tea during pregnancy, in moderation. About three or four cups of green tea a day would probably be a sensible limit.
Green tea has been thought to be a health-promoting drink since ancient times. However, recent research has cast doubts over its benefits during pregnancy and has even raised some concerns about its safety. This is just one reason why it is wise to be cautious.
Claims for the benefits of green tea are based on the fact that it is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that can help to prevent cell damage in our bodies. Research suggests (Cabrera et al 2006) that green tea may help protect you against a number of diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer.
Other studies have shown that drinking green tea may be good for oral health, bone strength your ability to fight bacterial and viral infections.
However, the research for these claims is not strong so it is hard to draw any firm conclusions from it.
Some doctors are concerned that green tea may affect the body's folic acid (also called folate) levels (Correa et al 2000). Folic acid is an important nutrient during pregnancy. One study (Navarro-Peran et al 2005) linked neural tube defects in babies, such as spina bifida, to women drinking a large amount of green tea at around the time of conception. Spina bifida is a serious condition, which occurs when the tube around the central nervous system - the neural tube - fails to close completely. Neural tube defects such as spina bifida are usually associated with folic acid deficiency.
The data for this study is very weak so it is too soon to say that avoiding green tea during pregnancy will reduce the risk of neural tube defects, but more research is needed (Mennen et al 2005).
Remember that green tea, like other teas, contains some caffeine, which should be limited in pregnancy. Although green tea is relatively low in caffeine it would be unwise to drink vast quantities of it during pregnancy.
Finally, green tea, like other teas and coffee can also make it difficult for our bodies to absorb iron from food, which is another reason why it should be drunk in moderation.
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27.July, 2007 um 9:23 am
yeah i think that u could because i am pregnant and tea is good for u . as long as u dont drink acholic drinks you should be good
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27.July, 2007 um 9:25 am
No, not TAZO green tea - any green tea but Tazo!
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27.July, 2007 um 9:25 am
well… anything without achol works!!!!
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27.July, 2007 um 9:28 am
you can drink alittle bit of tea it has caffine in it, ya know no you should not drink any kind of green tea while your pregant.
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27.July, 2007 um 10:22 am
It is safe to drink green tea during pregnancy, in moderation. About three or four cups of green tea a day would probably be a sensible limit.
Green tea has been thought to be a health-promoting drink since ancient times. However, recent research has cast doubts over its benefits during pregnancy and has even raised some concerns about its safety. This is just one reason why it is wise to be cautious.
Claims for the benefits of green tea are based on the fact that it is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that can help to prevent cell damage in our bodies. Research suggests (Cabrera et al 2006) that green tea may help protect you against a number of diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer.
Other studies have shown that drinking green tea may be good for oral health, bone strength your ability to fight bacterial and viral infections.
However, the research for these claims is not strong so it is hard to draw any firm conclusions from it.
Some doctors are concerned that green tea may affect the body's folic acid (also called folate) levels (Correa et al 2000). Folic acid is an important nutrient during pregnancy. One study (Navarro-Peran et al 2005) linked neural tube defects in babies, such as spina bifida, to women drinking a large amount of green tea at around the time of conception. Spina bifida is a serious condition, which occurs when the tube around the central nervous system - the neural tube - fails to close completely. Neural tube defects such as spina bifida are usually associated with folic acid deficiency.
The data for this study is very weak so it is too soon to say that avoiding green tea during pregnancy will reduce the risk of neural tube defects, but more research is needed (Mennen et al 2005).
Remember that green tea, like other teas, contains some caffeine, which should be limited in pregnancy. Although green tea is relatively low in caffeine it would be unwise to drink vast quantities of it during pregnancy.
Finally, green tea, like other teas and coffee can also make it difficult for our bodies to absorb iron from food, which is another reason why it should be drunk in moderation.
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http://www.babycenter.ca
Very good website for pregnancy! You can enter your due date and every week they will send you updates of how your baby is growing inside of you!
27.July, 2007 um 10:27 am
ive heard tea or any kind of herbal stuff shouldn't be recommended during pregnancy
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28 wks pregnant w/#2