Green Tea vs Coffee (IV)

Though both coffee and green tea are known for their benefits, they also have some drawbacks. 

For example, if you add ingredients — such as sweeteners, creamers, and flavored syrups — may significantly increase your coffee or tea’s calorie and sugar count. This is associated with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dental cavities. 

Oils naturally present in coffee, including cafestol and kahweol, may increase blood cholesterol levels although they may be good for the liver and protect against cancer while consuming coffee made without a paper filter was associated with increased total and LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood.

Also, chronic intakes of caffeine may lead to increased alertness and anxiety. If consumed in high doses of over 400 mg per day, it can worsen symptoms of anxiety, panic disorder and insomnia. 

Too much caffeine may also promote headaches, migraine and high blood pressure in some individuals. 

In addition, caffeine can easily cross the placenta, which can increase the risk of miscarriage or low birth weight. Thus pregnant women should limit their intake. 

Caffeine may also interact with some medications.

Furthermore, caffeine use may lead to caffeine dependence in some people. Those who have caffeine dependence may continue to use caffeine despite experiencing harmful effects. 

Thus people with anxiety, insomnia, and panic disorders should consider choosing green tea over coffee due to its lower caffeine content and because it contains L-theanine — an amino acid that promotes a state of calm alertness.