Green Tea Extract Max-V

100 mg of Green Tea Herbal Extract (leaf) (Camellia sinensis)
Standardized to provide 50 mg of catechins (polyphenols)
100 mg of Green Tea (leaf) Non-standardized

Green Tea Extract Max-V, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contains 100 mg of green tea extract, standardized to 50% polyphenols in a vegetarian capsule. Green Tea Extract Max-V may be a useful dietary adjunct for individuals wishing to supplement their diet with this well known herb. Green tea (Camellia sinensis) has been used for many centuries as a popular beverage worldwide. Interestingly, green and black tea are made from the same plant, with black tea being created via the oxidation of green tea leaves. The polyphenols contained in tea, often referred to as catechins, appear to provide the primary health promoting benefits associated with green tea. One such catechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has many antioxidant properties, in addition to supporting the body’s normal response to inflammatory processes as well. Tea catechins also act as antimicrobial agents and as antioxidants.