Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is remarkably high in polyphenols, which protect your body from the damaging effects of free radicals.† It’s popular for its array of antioxidant properties and health effects.†
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Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a key catechin within green tea, stands out for its potent antioxidant properties.† It shields cells from oxidative stress damage and protects cell integrity. †
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*LIPO Green Tea contains only 11 mg of caffeine per capsule, but this low level may still be stimulatory to those sensitive to caffeine.†
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10 X More Bioavailable than Regular Extract in a Clinical Trial
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A small clinical study tested the bioavailability of the liposomal green tea extract (Origine 8™) used in the production of our LIPO Green Tea against standard green tea.
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Participants took either standard green tea or our liposomal extract (200mg) twice daily for two separate periods. Blood samples were measured for 24 hours after each dose to compare their absorption.
Results of the study showed LIPO Green Tea Extract demonstrated several advantages when compared to conventional green tea extract:
- Provided 12 times greater concentration of catechins than standard green tea extract.
- Delivered all eight catechins in green tea, while only one was detected in the standard extract
- Provided 10 times more EGCG in the blood, the most potent catechin.
- Sustained catechins in the bloodstream for 24 hours, compared to 6 hours for standard extracts. This allows for just one dose per day, unlike standard extracts.
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“The higher the catechins content in tea, the higher the antioxidant activity.” (1)
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Oxalates
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Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds found in many plants, including green tea.† While generally safe, some people may be sensitive to them and experience issues like bloating or kidney stones.†
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LIPO Green Tea Extract has a negligible oxalate content of 0.14%, which translates to 0.10 mg (100 mcg per capsule).† In comparison, green tea powder contains 12.6 milligrams of oxalate per 2-gram serving.† (2)
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Contraindications
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Consult your trusted healthcare professional if you are pregnancy or breastfeeding. Those with bleeding disorders and those using anti-coagulation medication such as Warfarin should avoid green tea extract.
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Bioavailability
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The bioavailability of standard Green Tea catechins is quite low, around 1.68% in humans. (4). To address this issue, LIPO Green Tea Extract uses an advanced liposomal delivery system designed to improve the bioavailability, created for better absorption, and a slower release into the bloodstream.†