Frequently Asked Questions About Green Tea Extract

What is green tea?
What is the difference between Green Tea and Black Tea?
Green tea like regular black tea comes from leaves of the Camellia Sinesis plant.  The difference occurs during the processing of the tea leaves.   Green tea leaves are steamed and then dried shortly after plucking.  By steaming the tea leaves, the Green Tea maintains its green color.  Black Tea is allowed to ferment and oxidize before processing.  Black tea gets its color and character as a result of the oxidation process.  Both teas are then dried and sorted.
What is EGCG?
EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is member of the catechin family and holds very powerful antioxidant properties. EGCG, which you may also see on product labels as catechins or flavonoids, is the reason that foods such as blueberries, dark chocolate and red wine are touted as “super foods” in the media. Green tea contains especially high concentrations, which is why its use has soared in popularity in recent years. If EGCG is an ingredient in a vitamin or supplement you’re taking, its value will depend on how much is included in the recommended dose. Clinical studies linking EGCG to health benefits involve the use of 300mg or more.
Harmful Effects?
When and How to Take Green Tea extract?
Green tea can be prepared as a beverage the most popular way of consuming it. Green tea extracts in capsule. Taking capsules provides you with a higher concentration of green tea extracts at a time, which is more beneficial to your body. Green tea capsules are easier and more convenient to take for
How does it work?


Antioxidants and other substances in green tea might help protect the heart and blood vessel.