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what do you mean about liver toxicity? Is L-theanine toxic to the liver?

• akiselev 8y ago
  Yes, in large enough quantities over a long enough time period. The chances of "overdosing" on it are almost zero but the long term stress on your liver can contribute to liver disease. Your liver is basically the toxic chemical treatment plant for your body, taking care of all the things that are too small for the immune system. This includes storing excess amino acids and filtering out poison like alcohol. All that bad (and excess good) stuff, takes work to clear out and the more work your liver does, the higher the risks of cancer and other diseases because more work means more chemical activity, cellular regeneration, and so on. I wouldn't worry about it unless you're taking tons of supplements every day by the handful or if you're a heavy drinker. However, do get physicals at least once a year with a liver panel that can track if your liver starts to degrade. Liver disease is generally a slowly developing chronic condition tied to lifestyle so you can usually right the ship if you're mindful of the risks.