NOW EGCG
Source of Antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Green tea has been consumed for centuries. Traditional Chinese medicine uses green tea as an astringent, cardiotonic, central nervous system stimulant, diuretic and for treating flatulence, regulating body temperature, promoting digestion and improving mental processes. In India, the leaf infusion of green tea has additionally been used to treat fungal infections. Green Tea Extract contains numerous compounds, including Polyphenols and Catechins, that provide potent antioxidant benefits. Numerous consumers do not like the taste of green tea, but want to enjoy its antioxidant benefits.
EGCg is the most studied green tea catechin. It has demonstrated extraordinary free radical quenching power in laboratory studies. One capsule of NOW Green Tea Extract provides 200 mg EGCg and phytonutrient content equal to about 2-3 cups of green tea.
Adult Dosage: Take 1 capsule daily with meals.
Ingredients (each capsule contains):
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)…………………400 mg
(Contains 4 mg of Caffeine) [Standardized to contain 50% EGCg
(Epigallocatechin Gallate) (200 mg)]
Decaffeinated Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)………..…50 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Silica, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).