Green Tea Extract by SFI Health – Antioxidant Support Green Tea Capsules
Green Tea Extract capsules by SFI Health provide a concentrated tea leaf extract in a vegetarian capsule. This formula specifies both its total polyphenol content and its EGCG content, with standardization to 95% polyphenols and 50% epigallocatechin 3-gallate.
Key Green Tea Extract Benefits
- Supplies green tea polyphenols as a concentrated source of plant compounds with antioxidant activity, complementing the nutrients supplied by a varied diet.
- Provides catechins, including EGCG, whose chemical structure allows them to neutralize reactive molecules involved in oxidation and contribute to antioxidant nutritional support.
- Adds a targeted source of tea leaf antioxidants for adults seeking plant-based nutritional support without a multi-herb combination.
How Green Tea Extract Works
Green tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Its polyphenols include catechins, a family of plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Their structure allows them to donate electrons to reactive molecules, helping make those molecules less reactive. This chemical action explains their role in antioxidant nutritional support; it does not make a concentrated extract interchangeable with brewed tea. This formula still contains a small amount of caffeine and must be taken with food.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Green Tea Extract: Provides catechins, including EGCG, that can neutralize reactive molecules by donating electrons. These plant compounds supply antioxidant activity, connecting the extract to antioxidant nutritional support. A concentrated extract is not the same as a cup of tea; follow the food and liver-related cautions below.
Green Tea Extract Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a standardized green tea extract as a source of antioxidant plant compounds.
- People who prefer vegetarian capsules containing a single primary botanical.
- Adults whose healthcare professional has reviewed this extract's suitability, including its caffeine content, liver cautions, and potential medication interactions.
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Recommendation: Adults: 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: Not stated on the manufacturer's label
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis)(leaf)(standardized to 95% polyphenols, 50% epigallocatechin 3-gallate [250 mg EGCG]) ... 500 mg *
* Daily value not established
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), microcrystalline cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, and silicon dioxide.
Does Not Contain: Made without common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, soybeans, and sesame. Non-GMO, Vegan, No synthetic colors or flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Tea Extract
What are the benefits of Green Tea Extract?
SFI Health Green Tea Extract supplies green tea polyphenols, including EGCG, for antioxidant nutritional support. These plant compounds have antioxidant activity that helps neutralize reactive molecules. The formula is standardized to 95% polyphenols and 50% epigallocatechin 3-gallate; it is not a substitute for a varied, plant-rich diet.
Who should take Green Tea Extract?
Adults seeking a concentrated source of green tea polyphenols can discuss this vegetarian-capsule formula with a healthcare professional. It is not for anyone under 18 or anyone with liver disease or elevated liver enzymes. Each capsule contains up to approximately 5 mg caffeine, so it is not caffeine-free.
Are there any side effects of taking Green Tea Extract?
Green tea extracts can cause nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, or increased blood pressure; uncommon liver injury is a serious concern. Green tea can interact with medicines including nadolol, atorvastatin, and raloxifene. Ask your prescriber before combining this extract with medication. The manufacturer cautions: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Not for use by persons under 18 years of age. Take with food. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, consult your physician before using this product. Do not take this product if you have liver disease or elevated liver enzymes. If you experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin/eyes, dark urine, sweating, unusual tiredness and/or loss of appetite, stop using this product and contact your physician. Each capsule contains up to approximately 5 mg caffeine. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
How does Green Tea Extract support overall health?
Green tea catechins contribute plant-derived antioxidant compounds to a wellness routine. EGCG is one of these catechins, and this formula identifies its content rather than listing only total extract weight. Antioxidant nutritional support does not replace balanced meals or establish that this product will produce weight loss.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
