As high doses
of green tea extract supplements for weight loss become more popular, potential liver toxicity becomes a concern.
You should also check with your doctor before supplementing
with green tea extract if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.
We
use green tea extract as our source of caffeine, and have a special label on the packages of those flavors so you can easily tell that they contain added caffeine.
In addition, research shows that
green tea extract helps protect the skin against harmful UV radiation, which is associated with skin disease and aging.
Keep in mind that these benefits can be derived both from drinking green tea as a beverage, as well as
taking green tea extract as a supplement.
Another small study found that taking
green tea extract for three months reduced blood pressure, triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol, compared to a placebo (74).
Heart attack victims are often advised to drink green tea or
consume green tea extract because of the high ability to lower blood pressure.
This hydrating formula filled with
green tea extract provides nourishment everywhere, whether men use it on their hair, face, body or all three!
Research shows that
green tea extract reduces levels of muscle soreness, which means it can help you recover faster from your workouts.
A 1999 study, for example, found that participants who consumed
green tea extract at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, significantly increased their 24 - hour energy expenditure.
It is the antioxidants contained
within green tea extract, that help make it so incredibly effective for fat loss, with one in particular really standing out.
The rate of fat oxidation during exercise in the group receiving caffeine -
free green tea extract was 25 percent higher than the group provided with a placebo.
The study was conducted on mice that were fed a diet with high amounts of fat, exercised regularly, and
given green tea extract.
In addition,
green tea extract helps improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, which are key markers of cardiovascular health.
According to studies,
green tea extract reduces the elevation of insulin and glucose after the ingestion of 50 grams of starch.
In weight loss studies,
consuming green tea extract has been linked to BMI reductions, smaller waist sizes, and reductions in body fat.
Time's post reminds us that» Scientists have found that the catechins (antioxidants)
in green tea extract increase the body's ability to burn fat as fuel, which accounts for improved muscle endurance.»
Zest Tea is a line of sparkling «high octane teas» that are positioned as having high caffeine content (150 mg
from green tea extract) and being relatively low in calories (25 - 35 per can).
Though the report highlighted 15 concerning ingredients that are commonly found in the pills (including seemingly benign substances,
like green tea extract powder), it's best to keep your guard up around all supplements, since they tend to be mislabeled and unregulated.
A 1999 study featured in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that
green tea extract rich in catechins has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by the tea's caffeine content.
Studies have been done
on green tea extracts applied to the skin, while vitamin C and E have been studied when taken orally.
Maxx Performance, the US provider of microencapsulation solution technologies, has introduced a solution that allows manufacturers to
add green tea extract to baked goods.
Additionally, Instinct LID kibble contains a unique
green tea extract coating for a great taste and aroma your pet will enjoy.
Shipped in a box to your door, the Zinus 12 - Inch Memory Foam mattress is infused with
natural green tea extract to maintain freshness for longer.
The sister product to Tropiclean Oral Hygiene Gel, this also uses natural ingredients
including green tea extracts for a natural antiseptic effect.