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June 2018 PMID 29580974

The safety of green tea and green tea extract consumption in adults - Results of a systematic review.

Jiang Hu, Donna Webster, Joyce Cao, Andrew Shao

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36
Peak: 5 in Feb 2021
across 5 sources since Nov 2020

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749,643
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3,923

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Nov 2020 – Aug 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions center around the safety of green tea, with mentions of liver toxicity and the need for regulation, such as labeling EGCG levels. The tone varies from concern to cautious support, with engagement evident in references to specific safety concerns and calls for stricter standards, reflecting recognition of the publication's potential influence on health policies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings about liver toxicity risks associated with concentrated green tea extracts but also recognize the safety of moderate consumption of brewed tea, reflecting a nuanced agreement with the publication.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show considerable interest in the health implications and safety standards, with users referencing specific details like EGCG levels and toxicity concerns.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts critically evaluate the safety issues, mention real-world incidents, and suggest regulatory or labeling changes, demonstrating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight potential implications for public health policies and consumer awareness, indicating the publication could influence regulatory considerations and consumer behavior.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review found that green tea and its extracts can pose liver toxicity risks, especially when consumed in concentrated forms or as large bolus doses, with the hepatotoxicity linked to certain catechins like EGCG.
  • Human studies confirmed that large, concentrated doses of green tea extract may cause liver adverse events, but regular brewed tea or food-based preparations generally do not pose this risk when consumed in typical amounts.
  • The review suggests safe intake levels of EGCG for adults, with 338mg per day as a limit for solid supplements and up to 704mg per day considered safe for tea drinks, based on toxicological and human safety data.]
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TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization lacking ✅need4 dietary supplements 2B ⬇️central drugs regulation ✅ must disclose EGCG levels on label ✅ incl box warnings on product 4 public 2 knw #medtwitter https://t.co/j2dIjB8z3P

Feb 18, 2021 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 315,050 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

Green tea, safety Paper summarizes it well https://t.co/WHZLtoAiGD Toxic components are concentrated catechins and EGCG How much each are present in safe/recommended levels in different preparations remain unknown Moderate consumption seems fine, but caution against extracts https://t.co/QBsqnjS04E https://t.co/vqQcCcQ5Qm

Jun 7, 2021 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 315,050 followers View post →
Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

@FrankBettina @DToxikologe @Schleh_Tox Kenne solche Fälle selbst, sowohl bei hohem Konsum von Grünem Tee als auch bei Einnahme von Grüntee-Extrakten #EGCG. https://t.co/OGQMoseEpz

Oct 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 6,072 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization la…

Feb 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 32,308 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization la…

Feb 18, 2021 · 4 shares · 6,704 followers View post →
Matthew Stover
@MatthewStover7 · X

@drdenwalker You're conflating something with serious toxicity: green tea extract per se is bad stuff. https://t.co/wGpiBvqoUn

Feb 26, 2022 · 5,514 followers View post →

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Человек Шрёдингера
@instant_karma84 · X

@MDereviannykh @shashkov0 тут ещё https://t.co/pDVumv9uL2

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Человек Шрёдингера
@instant_karma84 · X

@MDereviannykh @shashkov0 скорее печень. https://t.co/pDVumv9uL2 https://t.co/wQIC7092Nu

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NutrilonSooya
@NutrilonSooya · X

Oh jadi minum matcha berlebihan, ternyata gak baik

May 19, 2025 · 500 followers View post →
@SivanathBabu
@SivanathBabu11 · X

@ShiveshSehgal @hyderabaddoctor https://t.co/HmCaJMs0gH Ok , read this

Sep 30, 2023 · 264 followers View post →
Matthew Stover
@MatthewStover7 · X

@drdenwalker You're conflating something with serious toxicity: green tea extract per se is bad stuff. https://t.co/wGpiBvqoUn

Feb 26, 2022 · 5,514 followers View post →
Greta
@ManonlisaL · X

RT @ErnMedBlog: @FrankBettina @DToxikologe @Schleh_Tox Kenne solche Fälle selbst, sowohl bei hohem Konsum von Grünem Tee als auch bei Einna…

Oct 21, 2021 · 1 share · 87 followers View post →
Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

@FrankBettina @DToxikologe @Schleh_Tox Kenne solche Fälle selbst, sowohl bei hohem Konsum von Grünem Tee als auch bei Einnahme von Grüntee-Extrakten #EGCG. https://t.co/OGQMoseEpz

Oct 21, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 6,072 followers View post →
sufii
@sufii · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Green tea, safety Paper summarizes it well https://t.co/WHZLtoAiGD Toxic components are concentrated catechins and EGC…

Jun 8, 2021 · 3 shares · 461 followers View post →
copylation
@twitface27 · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Green tea, safety Paper summarizes it well https://t.co/WHZLtoAiGD Toxic components are concentrated catechins and EGC…

Jun 7, 2021 · 3 shares · 457 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

Green tea, safety Paper summarizes it well https://t.co/WHZLtoAiGD Toxic components are concentrated catechins and EGCG How much each are present in safe/recommended levels in different preparations remain unknown Moderate consumption seems fine, but caution against extracts https://t.co/QBsqnjS04E https://t.co/vqQcCcQ5Qm

Jun 7, 2021 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 315,050 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization la…

Feb 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 32,308 followers View post →
Pk
@Prasann37761184 · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization la…

Feb 19, 2021 · 4 shares · 17 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization la…

Feb 18, 2021 · 4 shares · 6,704 followers View post →
soni
@upfromslumber · X

RT @drabbyphilips: Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization la…

Feb 18, 2021 · 4 shares · 174 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

Safety of green tea/extract in adults: Systematic review https://t.co/atOlWbZyup ➡️liver toxicity++ ➡️standardization lacking ✅need4 dietary supplements 2B ⬇️central drugs regulation ✅ must disclose EGCG levels on label ✅ incl box warnings on product 4 public 2 knw #medtwitter https://t.co/j2dIjB8z3P

Feb 18, 2021 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 315,050 followers View post →