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Green tea may sabotage blood pressure medication

Drink may keep intestinal cells from taking up drug

SIP WITH CARE  Antioxidants in green tea may interfere with certain blood pressure medications.

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By Beth Mole

- More than 2 years ago

Green tea chemicals linked to reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease may also thwart a blood pressure medication by preventing it from getting into the bloodstream.