Green Tea Extract
Antioxidant support; commonly used for metabolism and weight management support
Forms
Capsules, tablets, standardised to EGCG content
Advantages
Contains antioxidant catechins; modest evidence for metabolic support alongside diet and exercise
Disadvantages
Weight management effects are modest and not a substitute for diet and exercise; concentrated extracts differ from drinking brewed tea
Side effects
Stomach upset, caffeine-related jitteriness or insomnia, as most extracts contain some caffeine
Interactions
Contains caffeine with an additive stimulant effect; may interact with stimulant medications and some chemotherapy drugs
At-risk groups
Generally healthy adults using it for antioxidant or metabolic support; caution in liver conditions or caffeine sensitivity
Cautions
Rare reports of liver toxicity with high-dose concentrated extracts taken on an empty stomach — take with food, avoid exceeding label dose
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