Contraindications

• There are no significant side effects, toxicity, or adverse reactions with green tea consumption.
• Catechins may decrease platelet aggregation.
• Persons on warfarin or anticoagulation therapy, or persons with genetic or acquired bleeding tendencies should use green tea extract capsules with caution.
• It is also prudent to stop supplementation at least 2 weeks before any surgery.

Feature Summary

GreenSelect Green Tea Extract Phytosome (Camellia sinensis) is a caffeine-free, standardized green tea extract that has undergone intensive toxicological and pharmacological scrutiny, demonstrating safety and verifying its high antioxidant activity. It is standardized to a very high polyphenol content (not less than 60%) with the most active polyphenol, epigallocatechin 3-0-gallate, comprising at least 40% of the extract.

Green tea is loaded with polyphenols, compounds with strong antioxidant properties that may inhibit cancer cell growth. Epigallocatechin 3-0-gallate is the polyphenol with the most antioxidant activity. Most human studies on green tea assess its cancer-preventive properties and at least ten studies show that green tea consumption is protective against the development of esophageal, stomach, lung, colorectal, bladder, gastric and pancreatic cancers.

Research demonstrates that green tea guards against cardiovascular disease in many ways. Green tea lowers total cholesterol levels and improves the cholesterol profile (the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol), reduces platelet aggregation, and lowers blood pressure. The polyphenols in green tea have also been shown to lessen the risk of several types of cancers, stimulate the production of several immune system cells, and have antibacterial properties, even against the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Green tea GreenSelect^® Phytosome^® ..............................50 mg
Contains green tea extract (Camellia sinensis), standardized to 60% polyphenols & 40% (-) epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate bound to phosphatidylcholine (from lecithin) in a 1:2 ratio.

Recommended Adult Dose

1-2 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.