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Green Tea Extract

Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Green Tea Extract, in liquid form, can be diluted in water. In powder form, it can be mixed into smoothies.

Common names and forms

  1. Green Tea Powder
  2. Tea Extract

Description

Green tea extract is a supplement derived from the green tea plant(camellia sinensis plant). The extract can be liquid or powder, made from dried green tea leaves. It contains same amount of active ingredients in concentrated form, as an average cup of green tea, including polyphenols, vitamins, antioxidants and flavonoids. It is known to help improve health and body composition, for its high antioxidant content.

Health benefits

  • Green tea extract has high antioxidant content that help to reduce oxidative stress by fighting cell damage caused by free radicals. (1)
  • It helps to decrease inflammation in arteries and help reduce blood pressure levels. (1)
  • The catechins in it can help to enhance insulin sensitivity and regulate the production of blood sugar, which can further help to lower blood sugar level. (1)
  • As it reduces blood pressure levels and maintains cholesterol levels, it helps to promote heart health. (1)
  • The antioxidants in it are beneficial for the brain as they protect brain cells from oxidative stress.They can help reduce brain damage that could lead to mental decline and brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s , Parkinson's and dementia. (1)
  • It is rich in catechins and contains some amount of caffeine, promoting weight loss by regulating the hormones that can enhance thermogenesis (a process by which body burns calories to digest food). (1)
  • It improves liver health by reductions in liver enzyme levels. It can also help to reduce inflammation caused by some liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. (1)

Selection Guide

Green tea extract is available in capsules, liquid and powder form. Choose as it suits your requirements.

Note

Excessive consumption of green tea extract and on empty stomach may cause serious liver damage. (2)

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