by Jane on November 29th, 2007

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Is drinking a lot of tea bad for you?

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by graduated pixie getting pissed on November 29th, 2007
HI! Tea has a lot of good antioxidants in it, but it is also a diuretic (dehydrates you and makes you pee)also if not decaf has more caffiene than coffee. So it's ok but you want to not over indulge.
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- HI missed you. glad you are here now wendy
  
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  by Jane on November 29th, 2007
- Tea does have caffeine but an average cup of tea does have less than the average cup of coffee. The dry tea has more but you throw most of the leaves away and most of the caffeine with it. But it depends on the concentrations you make. On average (if there is such a thing) though it has less. :)
  
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  by Tinkerbell on November 29th, 2007
- what if it says Caddeine Free? That's all i've been drinking.
  
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  by Jane on November 29th, 2007
- Tea vs. Coffee
  # Ounce for ounce, tea leaves contain many times more caffeine than do coffee beans. However, whereas 1 oz. of coffee won't yield much more than 2 cups of coffee, an ounce of tea will yield as many as 20 to 30 cups, and that's assuming you don't go back for a second infusion. For that reason, a cup of tea almost always has less caffeine than a cup of coffee.
  
  http://www.ehow.com/facts_5122312_caffeine-levels-tea-coffee.html
  
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  by Thriftymaid on December 14th, 2010
- And who said, "don't believe everything you read?" Lots of incorrect and misleading answers here. If you do just a little research, you will find that tea is NOT a diuretic. Yes, the caffeine CAN have that effect, but only for those who are not used to consuming caffeine. I suggest this link for more info on that: http://ratetea.com/topic/caffeine-and-dehydration/14/. Also, the caffeine in tea metabolizes differently in your system, producing less of a 'jolt' or 'buzz' than that from coffee. It's true that most kidney stones are comprised of calcium oxylates, and tea contains oxylates. So do many foods we eat. See: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/12495262/ The urology research community can't seem to make up its mind regarding the actual cause of stones. I have read studies that claim they are the product of too much calcium in the body, and studies that claim they are created because of too little calcium (thus your system leeches it from your bones). Hard to know what to believe. Fact is, folks get them who have never touched tea. Likewise, there are those who drink tea daily and have never had a stone. My belief is that one is either predisposed to getting stones or they are not. If you are one who is, it might be wise to moderate your tea consumption or deffeinate it first. There are lots of tips on how to do that on the web, or in any good tea book. So, before tossing tea out of your life for fear of dehydration or stones, please do a little research on any of the reputable medical websites.
  
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by ...... on November 29th, 2007
Too much of anything can have ill effects. So yes too much tea can do more harm than good.
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by Meg on January 16th, 2008
anything in excess is bad for you.
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by ENigma on July 11th, 2008
In moderation its good but like everything in life if you have it in excess it has its ill effects.
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by Gina on July 10th, 2008
Tea contains oxalates, which can contribute to kidney stones..
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by Vampyre Bat on June 5th, 2008
Generally, tea is good for you. But, like all things you ccan have too much of a good thing.
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by Challenger on June 5th, 2008
Too much tea cannot be good for you however, enough of it can, I think... :-)
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- yeah i think you're right.
  
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  by Jane on June 5th, 2008
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by bowlermommy07 on May 15th, 2008
EVERYONE WHO SAYS TEA IS A DIURETIC IS WRONG! It isn't the tea itself that is the diuretic. It's the CAFFEINE contained in the tea that is the diuretic. And caffeine in extremely excessive amounts can dehydrate you to the point of constipation when you are attempting a bowel movement. And tea isn't the only thing that has caffeine. It's found in higher amounts in soda.
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- thank you! and yes I knew it was caffeine not the tea itself.
  
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  by Jane on May 15th, 2008
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by Couture on November 29th, 2007
I'd say so...It contains caffeine and with the milk it's extra calories so maybe drink water instead- the healthier option...
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by Inspector Javert on November 29th, 2007
I drink nothing but tea, and I still live.

And that's really not an exaderation - it's very, very rare that I ever, ever drink anything else.
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by Galeanda on November 29th, 2007
Tea can be very good for you but it will make you pee and there may be a lot of caffeine if you drink A LOT!
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by wander-er-er the vulcanologist on November 29th, 2007
Tea is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates you. It also contains caffeine, which isn't great for you. It's really bad for you if you're putting a lot of sugar in your tea. That said, there are a lot of good things in tea, also. So my suggestion is in all things moderation, drink enough water to counterbalance the tea, and make sure you're not overdoing the sugar.
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- well it doesnt have caffeine in it and i dont put anything other than milk...my belly hurts. :(
  
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  by Jane on November 29th, 2007
- I LOVE milk in my tea. Sweet tea is big here in the South, so I have gotten used to answering from that stand point.
  
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  by wander-er-er the vulcanologist on November 29th, 2007
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by Tinkerbell on November 29th, 2007
I don't know but I go through about 10-12 cups a day.

It is a lot better for me though than what I used to drink lol!
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by Spunts.answered 67 questions in 1 hour. on November 29th, 2007
a lot of anything is bad.how much do you consider a lot?
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- well i drank 4 cups and my belly was hurting, i think it was because i am hungry. I wasnt sure if it would give me a belly ache or anything...hummm.
  
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  by Jane on November 29th, 2007
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by kewlzez on April 7th, 2011
Some teas supposedly are but no worse than coffee, the only assumption of it being bad that I know of is when the titanic sank and when they found it they seen these weird harden balls floating around there and they took some up and studied them and found out they were stomachs, and that there stomachs hardened because of the amount of tea and coffee they drank
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by anon on April 7th, 2011
It all depends on what tea, and the concentration of that specific tea. But in general tea is good, not because of the tea bag (ext) but because of the water, which is a fundamental part for the body.
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by nutty nick on January 24th, 2009
I drink tea all of the time, i am 50 and have never had any ill affects from drinking tea
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by iwnit on July 10th, 2008
"Potential drawbacks
- Effects of fluoride
All tea leaves contain fluoride; however, mature leaves contain as much as 10 to 20 times the fluoride levels of young leaves from the same plant. In general, the level of fluoride in tea is inversely related to the EGCG contents: the more EGCG, the less fluoride. White tea contains less fluoride than green tea and black tea, because it is made of buds and young leaves only.

The fluoride content of tea depends directly on soil and air pollution; tea plants absorbs this element at a greater rate than other plants. Care in the choice of the location where the plant is grown may reduce the risk.

According to Andreas Schuld of the Canadian Parents of Fluoride Poisoned Children, tea is very high in fluoride content, much higher than the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set for fluoride in drinking water. Decaffeinated teas have an even higher fluoride content, which is thought to be due to high fluoride levels in the water used in decaffeination. According to Schuld, fluoride could reduce the anti-cancer properties of tea, or even possibly cause cancer at continued toxic levels of the mineral. For instance, Schuld references a 1998 study which found positive correlation between colon cancer and tea intake. The high fluoride content could also cause neurological and renal damage, especially in the presence of aluminum. Additionally, the high fluoride content could cause osteoporosis, arthritis, skeletal fluorosis and other bone disorders.

Cancers of the digestive tract, which have a higher incidence in Far East countries, have manifold environmental causes and cannot be blamed solely in those peoples' habit of consuming tea.

- Effects associated with caffeine
Caffeine is an addictive substance and overuse of tea can result in harmful side effects, such as an increased likelihood of certain sleep disorders. Decaffeination reduces total catechins in both black and green dry teas by about 15 times and 3 times respectively.

- Oxalates
Tea contains oxalate, overconsumption of which can cause kidney damage, as well as soak up free calcium in the body; other minerals could be soaked up as well. The bioavailability of oxalate from tea is low and because of this a negative effect requires large amounts of tea.

- Tannin
It has been suggested that the chemical known as tannin may increase the risk of nasal and esophogeal cancer. However, some studies have found tea drinking might be negatively associated with risk of esophageal cancer."
Source and further information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_effects_of_tea_on_health#Potential_drawbacks
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- Thank you that answers a lot of the problems I am having, and why the uroligist whants me to reduce my daily consumption from 1-1 1/2 galons a day to no more than a quart.
  
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  by finnvin on January 23rd, 2011
- finnvin: you are most welcome!
  
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by Anonymous on July 10th, 2008
I have heard it is.

But can't be half as bad as drinking too much coffee which definitely is bad
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by Marky Mark on January 18th, 2010
I hope not. If you add sugar to your tea it's the sugar that bad for you.
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by eric273 on December 14th, 2010
I drink 129.5 fl oz of tea in 30 min and i was fine
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by eric273 on December 14th, 2010
I drink 129.5 fl oz of tea in 30 min and i was fine
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by Littlebit on April 8th, 2011
I heard its not good for your kidneys.
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by Thriftymaid on December 14th, 2010
You would have to drink an awful lot for it to be bad for you. Tea is easier on the stomach than water.
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by seatkins123 on January 18th, 2010
It also depends on the tea. Green has antioxidants in it, and other teas have their own health and mental benefits too. But you should drink tea with a meal or only a few times a day. Your body needs about 8 glasses of water a day to stay at its healthy-ist. So try to get alot of water in between your teas. Also some teas have caffeine which, is okay in moderation... So try decaf if your drinking tea alot.
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by Not royal on May 7th, 2012
As a web writer I drink one cup of coffee and one cup of Twinning's tea everyday. I only find some time to write my blogs on Yahoo Answers When I am going on Vacation. I use to be a part time web writer and Receptionist.
I had volunteered to do web writing for Yahoo Answers and royal websites. Now I am doing Facebook and yahoo Answers. Hopefully I will find a new job doing retail or customer Service. I will continue doing web writing as a hobby.
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by Littlebit on April 8th, 2011
I heard its not good for your kidneys.
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by LovelyLacey on April 7th, 2011
tea has antioxidants!
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