EGCg Green Tea Extract
by Protocol For Life Balance · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of EGCg Green Tea Extract by Protocol For Life Balance: Green Tea Leaf Extract 400 mg, Green Tea, Decaffeinated 50 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia sinensis, Catechins, Epigallocatechin Gallate) | 400 mg | — | — |
| └ EGCG | 200 mg | — | — |
| └ Caffeine | 4.0 mg | — | — |
| Green Tea, Decaffeinated | 50 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Formula re: Contains: How It Works: Green tea has been extensively studied and researchers have found its active constituents to be a family of polyphenols called catechins. One catechin in particular, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCg) has demonstrated extraordinary free radical quenching power in laboratory studies. One capsule of Protocol For Life Balance EGCg possesses the phytonutrient content equal to about 2-3 cu
Precautions re: All Other: Cautions/Interactions: Do not take this product on an empty stomach; do not exceed recommended dose.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Anticoagulant medications and beta-lactam antibiotics may interact with Green Tea Extracts (GTE).
Precautions re: All Other: GTE may also decrease absorption of iron and folic acid.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Take with food.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).