Consider Green Tea Extract to unlock potential health and weight loss benefits

Derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, green tea extract a versatile product offering a range of potential health and weight-loss benefits.

Green tea extract is a source of antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

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Antioxidant Powerhouse

Green tea extract’s antioxidant prowess stems from its rich polyphenol content, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)¹.

These antioxidants neutralise free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and DNA, leading to various health issues, including various age-related diseases¹, heart disease and diabetes².

A product like new Biogen Green Tea Extract is formulated with 95 % polyphenol green tea extract, delivering 500 mg per serving, which may offer support for cellular health.

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Promoting fat loss

Green tea extract is a popular ingredient often included in thermogenic fat-loss supplement formulations.

Many of these potential benefits also stem from EGCG, which has been found to enhance metabolism by increasing the rate at which your body burns calories³, and this thermogenic effect can contribute to fat loss over time.

Another way green tea extract promotes fat loss is by facilitating fat oxidation⁴, which encourages the body to use stored fat as an energy source, making it a valuable tool for those looking to shed excess pounds.

The combination of catechins and caffeine found in green tea extract may also help control appetite⁵ and Biogen Green Tea Extract contains 25 mg caffeine per capsule. This can lead to reduced calorie intake, further aiding fat loss.

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References:

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2. Khurana, S., Venkataraman, K., Hollingsworth, A., Piche, M., & Tai, T. C. (2013). Polyphenols: benefits to the cardiovascular system in health and in aging. Nutrients, 5(10), 3779-3827.
3. Hursel, R., Viechtbauer, W., Westerterp-Plantenga, M. S. (2009). The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Obesity, 33(9), 956-961.
4. Klaus, S., Pultz, S., Thone-Reineke, C., Wolfram, S. (2005). Epigallocatechin gallate attenuates diet-induced obesity in mice by decreasing energy absorption and increasing fat oxidation. International Journal of Obesity, 29(6), 615-623.
5. Westerterp-Plantenga, M. S., Lejeune, M. P., Kovacs, E. M. (2005). Body weight loss and weight maintenance in relation to habitual caffeine intake and green tea supplementation. Obesity Research, 13(7), 1195-1204.

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.