Now Foods Green Tea Extract 400 Mg 60% Std (100 Caps) (100 Capsules)

Green Tea has become a benchmark antioxidant based on its high concentrations of polyphenols, a powerful class of bioflavonoids that have been shown to assist in the destruction of oxidation forming free radicals. Although it’s commonly used in teas, aromatherapy and tinctures, the highest concentrations can be found in capsule form. NOW Green Tea extract is standardized to 40% catechins to provide maximum benefits.

Now Foods Green Tea Extract:

• May correct cholesterol imbalances by raising HDL and lowering LDL cholesterol, while preventing LDL from oxidizing. Oxidized cholesterol is a key risk factor forcardiovascular disease.
• One capsule contains as much EGCg as about three cups of green tea
• Green tea has been shown to help maintain levels of desirable intestinal bacteria
• Green tea may also be a mild anticoagulant, or “blood-thinner”
• Highest dose in one capsule
• Vegetarian form

Who should use Green Tea Extract:

• Those who want antioxidant protection
• Those trying to control cholesterol
• Those with high levels of inflammatory iron, including eaters of red meat
• Those seeking to avoid caffeine, but wanting the benefits of green tea.

How much caffeine is in your Green Tea capsules?

NOW Green Tea Extract capsules contain less than 16mg of caffeine per capsule, or less than 4% of the capsule’s content. NOW Foods follows AHPA (American Herbal Products Association) rules and we declare caffeine content on our labels.

What is the level of active components in Green Tea capsules?

Studies have identified a number of different components in Green Tea Extract that may be responsible for its benefits. The most prevalent compounds are polyphenols, of which catechins are the most important. Green Tea Extract capsules contain an average of 40% catechins, and 11% is EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), thought to be the most active and effective of the catechins.

What is EGCg?

EGCg is a very concentrated green tea extract containing (minimum) 98% Total Polyphenols, 80% Total Catechins, and 50% EGCg, all important antioxidants. This formula contains less than 4 mg. of caffeine, per capsule. What process does Now Foods use to extract caffeine from Decaffeinated Green Tea?

We use a clean carbon dioxide extraction method that is safe and effective. Some companies utilize a chemical extraction process that uses ethylene acetate, but this process may leave a residue and is not as safe as carbon dioxide extraction.

Ingredient Details:Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid): 60 mg, Green Tea Extract (Camillia sinensis) (leaf): 400 mg,   
Magnesium Stearate.
Free of: yeast, wheat, corn, soy, milk, sugar, salt, preservatives, colors.

Expert Advice:NOW Green Tea extract is standardized to 40% catechins to provide maximum benefits.

Suggested Use:As an herbal dietary supplement, take one capsule, 1 to 2 times daily.

Cautions:Keep out of reach of children.

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