Green Tea Extract Weight Loss

 

Check the back of a bottle of diet pills or any other fat burning supplement and most likely you’ll see “green tea extract” listed as one of the ingredients. The reason is simple; green tea extract has many of the same weight loss benefits as green tea.

What is Green Tea Extract?

To make green tea extract, the powerful antioxidants of green tea, (EGCG catechins) are isolated using water or steam, then condensed before spray drying. The results is a powder that can be put into a tablet, a capsule, or made into a liquid.

Because of its concentrated form, green tea extract contains many more catechin antioxidants than could be found in a cup of green tea.

What Should You Look For In A Green Tea Extract?

Green tea extract is fairly inexpensive. Look for a product that is standardized to a minimum of 90% polyphenols and 55% EGCG. Using this standard, a 500 milligram capsule will contain 275mg EGCG. Many researches say that four cups of green tea per day will give you the maximum benefit. This works out to be about 3 capsules of green tea extract.

Safety Considerations For Green Tea Extract

Since it’s super concentrated, it’s entirely possible to consume the equivalent of a hundred cups of tea a day using green tea extract. Some research indicates this would completely negate any positive effects and may even be harmful.

A Final Word on Green Tea Extract

If you hate the taste of green tea, green tea extract might be for you. However, we find that when trying to lose weight, actually drinking the tea fills up the stomach and helps control appetite much better. Drinking green tea also helps to hydrate your body and replaces other less helpful beverages.