Description
EGCg capsules from Now Foods
When you buy Now Foods EGCg , you get 180 vegan capsules of green tea extract. One capsule contains a dosage of 400 mg green tea extract with at least 80% total catechins and 50% EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate) and 50 mg decaffeinated green tea.
What is EGCg?
EGCg is the abbreviation for epigallocatechin gallate and is a catechin. Catechins are secondary plant substances. It is mainly found in green tea [1].
What effect does Now Foods EGCg have?
Now Foods EGCg is made from green tea extract and makes use of its bioactive compounds polyphenols and catechins. Polyphenols and catechins are best known for their antioxidant properties[2].
One capsule of Now Foods EGCg has a phytonutrient content equivalent to about 2-3 cups of green tea .
INGREDIENTS
Dosage: 1 veg. capsule
Ingredients per dosage:
- green tea extract 400mg
- of which total catechins 320mg
- of which EGCG 200mg
- decaffeinated green tea extract 50mg
- of which caffeine max. 4mg
Ingredients: green tea leaf extract (Camellia sinensis; standardized to 80% total catechins and 50% epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)), decaffeinated green tea leaf extract (Camellia sinensis), coating agent: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule); bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose; anti-caking agents: stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide
A daily dose of 800mg epigallocatechin gallate should not be exceeded. Should not be consumed if other green tea products are consumed on the same day. Should not be consumed by pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 18 years of age. Should not be consumed on an empty stomach.
USE
Now Foods recommends taking one (1) veg. capsule daily with a meal. Do not take on an empty stomach. Or after consultation with your doctor or naturopath.
LEGAL NOTICE
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. If you have a bad reaction to the product, stop taking it immediately. Please consult your doctor if you wish to use dietary supplements and are being treated for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and servicemarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCES
[1] Epigallocatechin gallate. DocMediucs. vitalstoff-Lexikon.de. Retrieved on 28.02.2022
[2 ] What is EGCG? Prof. Dr. Peter Lipp. UKS. uniklinikum-saarland.de. Retrieved on 28.02.2022
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.