Benefits of green tea may have been widely known . Is high in antioxidants are believed to provide health benefits . However , these drinks may not be as beneficial for some medicine .
A Japanese study found that green tea can inhibit the effects of drugs high blood pressure ( hypertension ) , especially nadolol . The researchers found , nadolol ability to lower blood pressure decreased significantly after someone drinking green tea .
Further study revealed that green tea can inhibit drug transport in the human digestive tract . In fact , the transport process is necessary so that the drug can reach the target cells .
In the instructions for use of the drug nadolol , actually there is no warning that the drug can interact with herbal medicines , thereby reducing its effectiveness . But green tea is not included in the list of herbal medicines in the warning.
Researchers study Sotiris Antoniou , a spokesman from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a consultant pharmacologist in cardiovascular medicine , said the findings could provide a reference to the doctor who will prescribe the treatment of hypertension in patients .
" Clearly , health care providers need to ask my patients about what is consumed by them , such as grapefruit or green tea . It should be noted in the clinical records of each patient , " he said .
It is known that there are certain foods can interact with medications . A study reveals, is a type of citrus grapefruit can interact with medications . Consumption of grapefruit along with a drug to enhance the effects of the drug many times , giving rise to the potential for overdose .
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