Description
Now Foods EGCG Green Tea Extract
One capsule of NOW Green Tea Extract with 200 mg EGCg possesses the phytonutrient content equal to about 2-3 cups of green tea. Green Tea Extract contains numerous compounds, including Polyphenols and Catechins, that provide potent antioxidant benefits. One Catechin in particular, EGCg has demonstrated extraordinary free radical quenching power in laboratory studies. In non-clinical studies, EGCg has also been shown to be protective against chemical and environmental assault on tissues and helps to support healthy cell cycle regulation.
Now Foods EGCG Green Tea Extract
- Antioxidant Support
- 200 mg EGCg / 80% Catechins
- Supports Cellular Health
- GMP Quality Assured
- A Dietary Supplement
- Vegetarian/Vegan
Directions
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Do not take this product on an empty stomach; do not exceed recommended dose. Consider taking these other NOW products: AHCC, Immune Renew and Mangoni.
Now Foods EGCG Green Tea Extract 400mg 180 Caps Ingredients
Serving size: 1 vegetable capsule
Servings per container: 180
INGREDIENTS
- Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf) (Standardized Extract) [min. 80% Total Catechins and 50% EGCg (Epigallocatechin Gallate) (200 mg)] (up to 4 mg of naturally occurring caffeine): 400mg
- Decaffeinated Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf): 50mg
OTHER INGREDIENTS
Cellulose (capsule), silica and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Warnings
For adults only. Take with food. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or if you have liver disease or any other medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat freshness packet. Keep in bottle.
References
Eng QY, Thanikachalam PV, Ramamurthy S. Molecular understanding of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018 Jan 10;210:296-310. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.08.035. Epub 2017 Aug 31. PMID: 28864169.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28864169/
Kapoor MP, Sugita M, Fukuzawa Y, Okubo T. Physiological effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on energy expenditure for prospective fat oxidation in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nutr Biochem. 2017 May;43:1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2016.10.013. Epub 2016 Nov 2. PMID: 27883924.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27883924/
Pervin M, Unno K, Takagaki A, Isemura M, Nakamura Y. Function of Green Tea Catechins in the Brain: Epigallocatechin Gallate and its Metabolites. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(15):3630. Published 2019 Jul 25. doi:10.3390/ijms20153630
