EGCg 200mg 90' - NOW (Green Tea 400mg)

Ever wonder why consuming green tea has been linked to longevity— not to mention cognitive health, protection against cardiovascular disease and much more? One reason is because of EGCG, a type of polyphenol antioxidant found in a variety of tea leaves. Polyphenols like EGCG have been shown to have free radical-scavenging abilities and other beneficial effects that help protect cells and tissues throughout the body.

EGCG, which stands for epigallocatechin gallate, is a beneficial plant compound called a polyphenol (which is a catechin, a type of flavonoid). It’s the most abundant catechin found in black and green tea leaves, although tea leaves contain other catechins too, such as epicatechin, gallocatechin and gallate derivatives.

Is green tea extract the same as EGCG? Green tea extract is made from dried green tea leaves, so it does contain EGCG, along with caffeine and other antioxidants. According to studies, most green tea extract supplements are roughly 50 percent EGCG.

What is EGCG good for exactly? Based on what we know from available research, EGCG has certain anti-aging effects and can act like a natural therapeutic agent to aid prevention of some diseases.

This catechin has been shown to have these protective effects:

- Fights Oxidative Stress/Inflammation
- Supports Heart Health
- Helps Protect the Brain
- Supports a Healthy Metabolism/Weight Loss
- Acts as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger
- Fights inflammation/inflammatory diseases by suppressing activity of pro-inflammatory chemicals
- Blocks neurodegeneration
- Acts as an anti-carcinogenic (protects against cancer)
- Has metal-chelating abilities
- Supports metabolic activities that may prevent weight gain and metabolic syndrome
- May help reduce development of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neurodegenerative disorders