11 Best Green Tea (Camellia EGCG) Supplements
- In easily absorbable phytosome form
- Time-sorb® (slow release) capsule
- 98% polyphenols and 45% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Decaffeinated
- At least 211 mg of polyphenols per capsule
- And 84 mg EGCG
- Contains 28 powerhouse ingredients
- Combination of greens, mushrooms, adaptogens and antioxidants
- 98% polyphenols and 45%-55% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Contains Bioperine® that increases the absorbability of the active ingredients
- Contains GreenSelect® Phytosome®, a green tea extract that is absorbed 2x better
- Standardized to 20% catechins and 12.5% EGCG
- Certified organic
- Contains only natural ingredients
- Standardized at 95% polyphenols
- Contains EGCG
- Contains 350 mg of black tea extract
- 98% polyphenols and 45% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Contains 25 mg Caffeine per capsule
- Complete formula for a good night's sleep
- Contains 5 herbal extracts, magnesium, vitamin B6,B12 and folate
- A.M. and P.M. formula in one product (2x 90 capsules)
- Very suitable for athletes
- Contains 28 powerhouse ingredients
- Combination of greens, mushrooms, adaptogens and antioxidants
- Formula for the immune system
- Rich in antioxidants
- Formula for heart and blood vessels
- Contains L-arginine, resveratrol, R-alpha lipoic acid, green tea and vitamins
- In easily absorbable phytosome form
- Time-sorb® (slow release) capsule
- 98% polyphenols and 45% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Decaffeinated
- 98% polyphenols and 45%-55% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
- Contains Bioperine® that increases the absorbability of the active ingredients
- Contains GreenSelect® Phytosome®, a green tea extract that is absorbed 2x better
- Standardized to 20% catechins and 12.5% EGCG
- At least 211 mg of polyphenols per capsule
- And 84 mg EGCG
- Contains 350 mg of black tea extract
Several raw material manufacturers have developed special green tea extracts that are even more absorbable. The best green tea products in our range use these extracts.
The Latest Green Tea Extracts
In GreenSelect®, a special phytosome form produced by Indena, the Green tea extract is bound to phosphatidylcholine. This provides increased absorbability, bioavailability and higher plasma levels in the blood and tissues.
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What is Green tea?
Green tea is one of the oldest beverages in the world, with a history dating back some 5,000 years. Green tea is particularly popular in China and Japan. As more and more is known about the health effects of green tea, it is also becoming increasingly popular in the West. Green tea is prepared from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), which grows mainly in Southeast Asia. It is an unfermented type of tea, which retains the highest content of natural polyphenols. During the fermentation process of tea leaves (the way black tea is made), these polyphenols, the most important of which in tea are catechins, are largely lost through oxidation. Research has shown that these very catechins are responsible for tea's beneficial health effects. The most powerful catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
Health effects
Several health effects have been attributed to green tea. The catechins from green tea have been found to be beneficial for cardiovascular health and contribute to responsible cholesterol levels. Green tea is also known to contribute to weight management. Research shows that catechins support fat breakdown and reduce fat absorption from the gut by inhibiting lipase from the pancreas (lipase is an enzyme that helps digest fats from our diet). Use of an extract from green tea may therefore be useful in tackling obesity, of course as a supplement to a healthy diet and adequate exercise.*
From green tea to extract
When making an extract from green tea (in this case using water as the solvent), the active ingredients are concentrated so that less of the green tea product needs to be used to benefit from its beneficial effects. In addition, an extract allows for standardization. A cup of green tea naturally contains far fewer catechins but the amount also varies depending on the quality of the tea leaves and the method of tea preparation.
* EC approval health claim(s) pending.