Active Substances: Catechins, especially Epigallocatechin Gallate
(EGCG)
Standard: 50% Catechins (Polyphenols)
Green tea is natural dried leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.
Green tea has been used for thousands of years in Asia, as a beverage
and medicine.
Green tea extract is a bioflavonoid-rich potent extract that is used
primarily for fighting free radicals. It has a high content of
polyphenols, which are a class of bioflavonoids.
Green tea extract is used primarily for its free radical fighting
capabilities. EGCG:
Protects against digestive and respiratory infections
Helps block the cancer-promoting actions of carcinogens, ultraviolet
light,and metastasis Has high total and LDL-cholesterol levels Prevents
high blood pressure (suppresses angiotensin converting enzyme)
Reduces platelet aggregation Inhibits pathogenic bacteria that causes
food poisoning Blocks the attachment of bacteria to the teeth
Green tea extract is non-toxic both in acute dosages and high long-term
dosage (no significant effect on weight gain for 2% of the diet in 3
months, in rats). It has no potential for causing mutations or birth
defects, and has no adverse effects on fertility, pregnancy or nursing.
Analysis:
Determination Results
Description: Fine light brown powder Complies
Content: Total Polyphenols 52.56%
Moisture 2.5%
Amino Acid <=5%
Ash 13.4%
Caffeine 8.0%
Lead <60mg/kg
Copper <2mg/kg
Microbiology Complies
