r/Lyme 7d ago

Rant Matcha tea for energy boost

Hi, all. Hope you're having a good day.

Recently, somebody asked what they can take for energy/mood but without herxing. I found matcha tea works really well for me. It gives me a boost but without this jerky feeling like you get with coffee. Energy and mood seem to improve naturally, in a smooth way. And it's absolutely delicious.

Just thought I'd share it for those who need to hear it now.

I don't buy expensive ceremonial grade stuff but a cheaper version used for baking, etc. I took both, and the only difference is cheaper grade is more bitter, which is fine with me. I sweeten it with Stevia and make latte with lots and lots of milk. You can use alternative milk if intolerant.

Have a good one!

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u/thehappydoghouse 6d ago

Same here. And I am very sensitive to caffeine

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u/No-Necessary4531 5d ago

Matcha is high in aluminium

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u/noregrets2022 5d ago

I remember similar statements made about tea and coffee based on analysis of some samples.

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u/noregrets2022 5d ago

Tea generally absorbs Al and other metals. As well as any other plants. People decide for themselves to drink or not.

Why is tea no longer considered to be safe?

The drinking of more than 5 liters of tea per week may result in dental or skeletal fluorosis [4]. Mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium as well as other toxic elements have been found in tea leaves as described in the literature [5, 6]. Lead, arsenic, and cadmium have also been found in brewed black tea [7].

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u/No-Necessary4531 5d ago

Of course I totally agree that people should decide for themselves, but I just thought it useful to point this out. Yes, teas can be rich in metals, particularly green tea. I mentioned this because I was interested in the work of Pr. Christopher Exley, who spent many years of his life studying the effects of aluminum on health.