Green tea capsules are a popular supplement marketed for their anti-cancer fighting properties, anti-oxidant benefits and as a slimming aid. They are sold in various forms including capsules, tablets, powders and liquids.
But experts now say taking the pills on an empty stomach especially may cause the active ingredients to have a more powerful and toxic effect on the liver.
Health Canada says the risk of liver injury has been legally required to be included on labels of products containing green tea extract since 2008.
But now it has announced it is asking manufacturers to include stronger wording in their warning.
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