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Green Tea Extract

Shannon7713
Shannon7713 Posts: 76 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone take Green Tea extract, or heard about taking it with a good diet/exercise? I have heard many good things, and since I cant stand tea, I started taking this supplement yesterday. Just curious if anyone has noticed better results from taking this.. Thankyou!! :flowerforyou:

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  • lastchance2010
    lastchance2010 Posts: 494 Member
    I drink green tea..i never heard of the supplement. I def c a difference...not a huge one..but a little one which is all i can ask for. Good luck and i can't wait to c ur number on my scale!! good luck!!
  • Chaaru
    Chaaru Posts: 2
    H All,
    A dietition once told me it's best to take the natural kind, i.e. tea leaves. Also, do not steep the leaves/tea bag for more than a couple of minutes. Keep them too long in the water, in the long term may cause reumatism!

    Also, for those who suffer from uric acid, you may want to alternate the consumption with plain water. For example, have 4 cups of green tea and 4 cups of plain water daily. Too much green tea can cause the levels of uric acid to escalate, as green tea has caffeine.

    So I guess, just take it in proportions. Hope this helps.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Green-Tea-Extract-500-mg-300-Capsules

    This is what I take

    Supplies 500 mg of green tea extract per 1-capsule serving.
    Green tea is standardized to 98% polyphenols, 80% catechins and 50% EGCG.
    Standardization ensures consistent levels of active ingredients in each dose.
    Contains 300 servings per bottle.
    Exceptional quality at an extraordinary value.
    About NSI
    All Nutraceutical Sciences Institute products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants which may be present. Every batch is laboratory tested to guarantee freshness and purity levels. All products manufactured at Nutraceutical Sciences Institute are produced in an NSF Certified facility.

    From what I read, this is the only way to get the required polyphenols, catechins & EGCG's. I take 1 before breakfast and lunch and 1 before my workout.
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Green-Tea-Extract-500-mg-300-Capsules

    This is what I take

    Supplies 500 mg of green tea extract per 1-capsule serving.
    Green tea is standardized to 98% polyphenols, 80% catechins and 50% EGCG.
    Standardization ensures consistent levels of active ingredients in each dose.
    Contains 300 servings per bottle.
    Exceptional quality at an extraordinary value.
    About NSI
    All Nutraceutical Sciences Institute products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants which may be present. Every batch is laboratory tested to guarantee freshness and purity levels. All products manufactured at Nutraceutical Sciences Institute are produced in an NSF Certified facility.

    From what I read, this is the only way to get the required polyphenols, catechins & EGCG's. I take 1 before breakfast and lunch and 1 before my workout.
    Do you just take it for the healthy benefits, or for boosting your metabolism?
  • 3LittleMonkeys
    3LittleMonkeys Posts: 373 Member
    Bumping this.

    I am thinking of taking it in the supplement form, rather than the tea. Anyone else taking this?

    What would be my dosage?
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