NOW Foods Supplements, EGCg Green Tea Extract 400 mg, Free Radical Scavenger*, 90 Veg Capsules

Good quality and price

At 52, I spent my first year out of college living in Japan. I learned to appreciate good green tea and the health benefits that it would provide. Ever since then I have used a green tea extract and particularly, this brand and this version for 10 years. I'll be cautious to overly impart every benefit I'm about to state to the green tea but I am very clear on a few. Taking a multivitamin regimen daily for several decades, the single time I swapped out this brand for a different one, was when gray hair began, only a few sprouts mind you but I am multiple years older than my brother, and have 2% Gray hair versus 100% on him. Additionally as a free radical scavenger, at 52 I would say I'm in the best shape of my life with a low body fat index and commonly commented as looking younger for my age. Of course this is a combination of multiple lifestyle components and genetics, and not just taking a magic pill, but having used this as long as I have, it is a daily go-to for life.

Great product at a great price! I use it for overall health benefits.

It can be tough to quantify the effect of a product like this one. How do I know if the anti oxidants are actually doing their job? If taken for weight loss or control, how do I know it's this product doing the job and not some other factor in my exercise or nutrition regimen? What I can say is that I've been cycling on and off of this product for over a year now, and I definitely believe that it does give me some energy. I do not follow the directions on the label, which specifies to not take it on an empty stomach, and to only take one capsule. Rather, I take two capsules, first thing in the morning prior to eating anything. And then I wait 30 to 40 minutes. This is based on some reading I did that mentioned that the efficacy of EGCg can be reduced due to protein interaction. I can say that when taken in that manner, I can absolutely feel an effect from the product. I can also state that the feeling is usually, but not always, a rather pleasant energetic buzz. And sometimes a not very pleasant nausea. So that label might have a point. Cycling is also very important; after a couple of weeks the effect seems to diminish and only with some time off do I start to notice it again.

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Studies have found that EGCG - which is the component of green tea that is largely responsible for all the amazing anti-cancer, anti-aging, anti-Alzheimer's benefits - is very poorly absorbed. In fact, if you take it with a protein-containing food (especially one that contains the amino acid proline, which is really high in dairy), it pretty much negates all its benefits as it keeps your body from absorbing it. I'm a nutrition student and am in the middle of writing a report/scouring the journals for information on EGCG. Current research shows that it is best taken first thing in the morning, after fasting all night, with 1000 mg of high quality fish oil from salmon, 200 mg of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) and AWAY from protein. I love this product because it's incredibly cheap, has a high amount of EGCG and some vitamin C, though I also take it with citrus bioflavanoids for some extra C. Sometimes I'll take it at the same time I'm eating an orange or a little fat, but always away from protein. If it makes you nauseous, start with one pill and some fruit. Rarely do I take more than one at a time. Side note: it's likely the small amount of caffeine that's responsible for the nausea. If you tolerate caffeine/black coffee or tea well, you're unlikely to have issues with this.

It is a solid supplement for those looking to boost antioxidant intake and support metabolism naturally. Each capsule provides a concentrated dose of green tea benefits without the jitters of excessive caffeine. It’s easy to take, well-tolerated, and comes from a trusted brand known for quality supplements.

I have not experienced any negative effects from taking this supplement for months. NOW is a very reputable brand.

はっきり言えますが、自分はこれを加えてから、確実に減量にスピードが増していってる。 ミオスタチンを阻害してるのかは分からないですが、妙に筋肉が張ります。 あと体臭が減った気がして、発汗時に香る制汗剤の香りがクリアになってます。 自分は体感めちゃくちゃあります。 ちなみにAmazonの方がi◯erbより安いです。

I would not recommend taking Green Tea Extract ever to anyone. I took just one tab in the morning and worked out in the morning for a week. Whenever I took GTE, that night I would be half asleep and half awake. I've read reviews where people found GTE beneficial. May be the effect varies and is not suitable for everyone.

Looks OK. Hope it is authentic.

Very good item

Good product