Elvin Levinler shares her doctor's 'matcha warning': 'My heart rhythm was disrupted'

'Kavak Yelleri' actress Elvin Levinler, known for her role as Ayşe, suffered a great loss with the passing of her father, Selçuk Levinler, on January 21, 2025. A few days later, Levinler was rushed into surgery due to a serious heart condition.

The famous actress, whose health is now stable following the surgery, shared the warning her doctor gave her on her social media account.

'MATCHA WARNING' FROM HER DOCTOR

Elvin Levinler stated that she had been consuming large amounts of matcha tea throughout the day, which led to a disruption in her heart rhythm. The actress noted that her doctor warned her about this, stating the following:

"After my doctor said, 'Don't drink too much of things like matcha that you don't know about,' I've been drinking my one cup of matcha a day like a good person... He is very right. I had overdone it with drinking matcha ever since I quit drinking coffee."

WHO IS ELVIN LEVİNLER?

Actress and influencer Elvin Levinler was born in Istanbul on April 24, 1988. After completing her education at Cağaloğlu Anatolian High School, she graduated from Koç University's Department of International Relations on a scholarship. In her acting career, she has appeared in popular series such as Kavak Yelleri, Alemin Kıralı, and İnadına Aşk.

WHAT IS MATCHA TEA?

Matcha is a special type of green tea originating from Japan. Tea leaves grown using traditional methods are ground into a fine powder for consumption. While it is popular due to its high antioxidant content and energizing effects, excessive consumption can lead to heart palpitations and increased blood pressure.