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Question

Does green tea interact with ARVs?

6 May 2011. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, Supplements and herbs.

I was reading about the benefits of green tea in link below:
http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/hiv-prevention.html

Can taking green tea interfere with ARVs?

Answer

Answer: Charlotte Walker

Thank you for your question.

Green Tea has not been scientifically proven to have anti-HIV properties as this website states. You have to be careful what you are reading. There are millions of people who believe they have the cure to HIV but in reality, if it were true, there would be no need for ARVs.

However, green tea is a good antioxidant and a healthy thing to drink. It does not interfere with any ARVs.

82 comments

  1. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Shan,

    Herbal supplements and products can have interactions with ARVs. Therefore, please ask your pharmacy or HIV doctor first before you take them.

  2. Shan •

    Hey guys. Does anyone knows if there is interaction between ARVs and Hibiscus tea?

  3. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Lethabo,

    The HIV drug interactions website says there could be a potential weak interaction between some ARVs and ginger supplements.

    Please talk to your doctor about any herb or vitamin supplements you plan to take.

  4. Lethabo •

    Hi there

    Is it good to drink ginger tea while taking ARV’s

  5. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Daniel,

    Have you lost a lot of weight? If so, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about it.

    But if you want to increase your weight, then a healthy balanced diet can help. Perhaps you can ask for a dietitian and the clinic?

    Here’s the guide to a balanced diet and your health.

    A healthy diet is good for your physical and mental health. And it can help keep your weight at a level that’s right for you.

  6. Daniel •

    Losing weight yet on meds, how can I I reverse this?

  7. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Sup,

    Please see Q13 here: http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

  8. Sup •

    I use green tea and supplement because I want to get slim.it will affect me or not while m using arvs

  9. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Jeanie,

    Some herbal teas can interact with some ARVs. And this can mean that the ARVs don’t work as well as they should.

    So it’s a good idea to tell your doctor about any herbs or supplements you are planning to take.

  10. Jeanie •

    Is it good to drink guava leaves while taking ARV’S?

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