NOW Foods EGCg Green Tea Extract capsules are the new and practical package of green tea with its powerful antioxidant effects. This formula offers the same phytonutrients found in a cup of liquid green tea including Polyphenols, Flavonols, and the ingredient with the most active antioxidant activities called EGCg (Epigallocatechin Gallate).
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 180
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf) (Standardised Extract) min. 80% Total Catechins and 50% EGCg (Epigallocatechin Gallate) (200mg) (Up to 4mg of naturally occurring caffeine) |
400 mg |
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Decaffeinated Green tea (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf) |
50 mg |
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† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Do not take this product on an empty stomach. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Precautions
For adults only. Take with food. Consult your Doctor if pregnant/ nursing, taking medication, or if you have liver disease or any other medical conditions.
- The abundant antioxidant properties in green tea extract help keep the DNA intact and stabilise cell membranes. These mechanisms protect healthy functioning of the brain, heart, blood vessels, eyes, and skin against free radical damage.
- Green tea extract normalise blood cholesterol levels by balancing the ratio of good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterols. It also encourages healthy blood circulation by helping to keep arteries and veins free from cholesterol plaques.
- By promoting effective fat oxidation, green tea extract supplements may be used as part of an effective weight management program. For best results, it is recommended to be used with regular exercise program and low-fat low-carb diet.
- It supports brain functions by rendering antioxidant protection for nerve and brain brain tissues, which essential for memory, focus, and mental alertness.
- The antioxidant components in green tea extract help maintain visual acuity and night vision for optimum eye health.
- For skin care, EGCg along with other Polyphenols nurtures the skin and help it maintain its natural moisture to make it healthier and look younger. It aids in delaying the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, which help women in reducing their aging worries.
- EGCg is known to benefit bone health by helping maintain normal bone mass.
- This very potent catechin also aids in maintaining normal blood glucose levels, decreasing the risks of developing eye and blood vessel problems related to high blood sugar levels.
- Lastly, antioxidants protect the body from the harmful effects of smoking, alcoholism, and pollution.
NOW Foods EGCg Green Tea Extract is an antioxidant formula that aims to support health down to the cellular level. It is formulated with the same beneficial plant compounds found in the traditional liquid green tea, such as flavonols, polyphenols, and most importantly, EGCg (Epigallocatechin Gallate). When compared to liquid green tea, green tea supplements are reported to supply more antioxidants into the bloodstream. According to experts, the health benefits gained from just two capsules of green tea extract is even equivalent to the same benefits taken from drinking 20 cups of green tea liquid.
Green tea extract is naturally found in the Camella sinensis plant. EGCG, its most active antioxidant is known to positively influence the body’s fat burning properties as well as rendering protection to vital cells against free radical damage. Clinical studies on EGCG found that it protect the DNA and cell membranes of the cells in the brain, heart, skin, and eyes, thereby preserving the functions of these organs during the ageing process. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Green Tea Extract is used to support hormonal balance in men and women. Through this, it interferes with the conversion of the male hormone testosterone and female hormone estrogen to their harmful metabolites. This action is very useful in the prevention of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men, and some forms of cancer for men and women.
