Your neighbor tells you they have heard drinking green tea can help you to lose weight, improve cellular health, boost immune system function, support brain and heart health, and help reduce the symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in both children and adults.
Since it sounds too good to be true you quickly access the Internet to confirm what you have just heard. To your surprise most of what your neighbor has told you is true and supported by credible research and online articles published by well-respected authors.
But you quickly revert back to reality and ask yourself does green tea really help ADHD and are there any hidden pitfalls to consider?
In this article I will draw on my personal experience to try to provide you with realistic idea as to what to expect when green tea is used to manage ADHD symptoms. So if you have a few minutes to spare why don't we get started.
The argument has been made that the Japanese have been using green tea for centuries to treat ADHD with positive results. This widely accepted fact sounds pretty good in theory and I guess I buy into it to a certain degree since I love my green tea and find it does improve focus.
But I do think that when referencing the benefits of green tea for ADHD in Japan one should take into account the Japanese culture which is famous for its devotion to meditational pursuits that focus on mind- body balance. Mind calming meditation and diaphragm breathing are taught from a very early age and parents take great pains to make sure their children concentrate well, stay in control of their emotions, and show few signs of hyperactive behavior. To do otherwise would be culturally unacceptable.
If you have ever been to Japan you know exactly what I am talking about. For those who haven't visited I would suggest you give it a try for it is one of the safest, cleanest, and relaxing places to visit on the planet.
Science tells us green tea contains the amino acid L-theanine which has been scientifically proven to regulate alpha waves in the brain. Alpha waves play a role in focus and self-regulation! In fact, one study even went so far as suggesting that green tea is just as effective as the stimulant medication Ritalin without the side effects.
Does green tea help ADHD - My personal experience
My experience with consuming green tea to improve focus has been overall a good one, as it does seem to improve concentration and help with blood sugar spikes, both of which are a problem for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
On the downside it seems as if there is a limit as to how far green tea can sustain concentration. For me it seems to be about 4 hours and requires an 8 ounce glass of green tea (no sugar added) to be consumed about once every hour.
This brings into question the amount of caffeine being consumed which I have found to be troublesome. After about 4 hours a certain amount of restlessness starts to creep in as concentration and ability to stay focused starts to wane. Additionally, caffeine is addictive and too much caffeine consumed on a regular basis can produce a series of lows and highs, promote sleeplessness if consumed in large quantities or at inappropriate times, and cause an occasional headache when you don't get your daily dose of caffeine.
In conclusion, if you were to ask me does green tea help ADHD I would say yes it does, but it must be used in moderation due to its caffeine content.
Additionally many natural health minded parents have found green tea used in moderation combined with a good homeopathic ADHD remedy to be a powerful one two punch in winning the battle against attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
There are a number of excellent ADHD homeopathic remedies on the market worth considering with some of the best containing the homeopathic ingredients Hyoscyamus, Verta Alb, and Arson Iod all three of which promote focus and emotional balance without the risk of addiction.
Robert D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic consumer advocate for natural health and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field. To learn more about ADHD along with information about safe and effective natural herbal and homeopathic ADHD remedies Click Here.
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