Green Tea Extract

The Chinese have used green tea for thousands of years. Green tea is also widely consumed in Japan, China and other Asian Nations and is becoming more popular in Western Nations either in a form of water or green tea extract.

 

A number of beneficial effects are attributed to regular consumption of green tea and green tea extracts.

The Powerful antioxidant, polyphenols in green tea extract can help protect against cell damage and also a compound which could interface with the development of new blood vessels, which tumours need to grow.

Green Tea Extract Catechins, compounds in green tea extract are 25-100 times stronger than vitamin C and E. They protect the body from damage effects of oxidative damage from free radicals.

Considerable epidemiological and experimental evidence shows beneficial effects of green tea extract in reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, most likely due to the antioxidant property of polyphenols.

As many researches reported, EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate),Green Tea Extract ,one of key elements in green tea extract will block production of an enzyme required for cancer cell growth. EGCG may work by suppressing the formation of blood vessels, a process called angiogenesis, thereby cutting off the supply of blood to cancer cells.

Herbalists use green tea and extracts of its leaves for stomach problems, vomiting, and diarrhea, and to reduce tooth decay, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Recommended Dosage of Green Tea Extracts

So for those who want all of these health benefits but are daunted by prospect of fitting 4 to 10 cups of green tea into their daily routine, Green Tea Extract solves the problem by supplying the key tea polyphenols in a highly concentrated formulation.

A typical dosage is 125 - 500 mg/day - preferably of and extract standardized to at least 60% polyphenols and/or EGCG as a marker compound in green tea extract (This should be equivalent to 4-10 cups of brewed green tea).

Excessive caffeine is not a significant problem, because green tea extract contains only a fraction of what is found in coffee.

Considering the wide safety margin of green tea extract and the fact that benefits have been documented at over 10 cups of tea per day, we recommend taking 1 to 5 capsules spread out throughout the day.
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