Anyone benefiting from green tea?

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Posted 1/31/2013 1:33 AM (GMT 0)

Have some in the house, wondering if anyone in a flare is benefiting from drinking a cup a day

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Posted 1/31/2013 1:48 AM (GMT 0)

I drink some from time to time, but not often enough to say if it was doing me any good. I have hear that it can be helpful though. If you are going to drink it, I would suggest sticking with caffeine free while you are flaring. Caffeine can stimulate/irritate the digestive system and is dehydrating.

Sara14

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Posted 1/31/2013 4:04 AM (GMT 0)

I drink green tea daily because I enjoy it and because of the antioxidants. Doesnt do anything for my UC though.

Red_34

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Posted 1/31/2013 4:30 AM (GMT 0)

I'm the same as Sara. I drink it for the anti-oxidants and taste but it never made a difference in my UC. I also drink the caffeine free kind.