Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Is green tea good for kidney?

My friend told me that drinking green tea is very good for your kidneys. Is this true? Is green tea good for kidney health in general?

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Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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I started drinking three cups of green tea a day thinking it is healthy, but lately, I've been feeling some dull back pain near my lower spine. Has anyone else felt this kind of ache after starting green tea? I hope I am not overdoing it and stressing my kidneys, please share your experience.

Amit Rawat Amit Rawat Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Bro, green tea is fine as a normal beverage but don't treat it like some kidney detox juice. I used to drink it all day during college exams, but my doctor told me too much caffeine can actually dehydrate you. Just drink normal water instead of expecting green tea to clean everything.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, we all want to do the best things for our health and sometimes we get confused by all the conflicting online advice. When it comes to delicate organs like the kidneys, it is always safer to trust your physician rather than self-treating with herbal teas. Don't worry too much, just consult a specialist to be absolutely sure.

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Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Since I have thyroid, I have to be very careful with fluid retention and how my kidneys filter everything. Instead of guessing if green tea is good, it is best to get a routine renal function test (KFT) done every year. Take the reports to your doctor and let them decide what beverages suit your body.

Suman Lata Suman Lata Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

One cup of green tea a day is fine for taste, but if you have any existing kidney issues, please ask your doctor first.

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Rajesh Singhal Rajesh Singhal Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

When my son was recovering from a kidney infection last year, we asked his pediatrician about all these herbal teas. The doctor strictly told us that normal filtered water is the absolute best thing to flush out toxins. Green tea has oxalates which might not be great in large amounts, so keep it very moderate.

Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I also used to think green tea is some magic drink for internal cleansing, honestly. But actually, moderation is key because our kidneys already do an amazing job of cleaning our blood. Just enjoy your green tea once a day for relaxation, but don't force yourself to drink litres of it!

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