The Chinese have used green tea for thousands of years. Recently it was introduced to the American natural health market. Only the finest green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) are used to make Nature's Sunshine's special Green Tea Extract. Green tea is rich in bioflavonoids - compounds that help fight damaging free radicals. One class of bioflavonoids, polyphenols, is especially abundant in this herb. Specifically, the catechins (polyphenols with multiple linked ring-like structures) have extraordinary antioxidant ability, especially in the brain. It increases norepinephrine which makes you feel better. Green Tea has a thermogenic effect on the body also, which means it helps to burn fat. Green Tea is an amazingly powerful antioxidant, which benefits the immune and circulatory systems. It possesses antimicrobial properties that support immune-building health, protects against digestive and respiratory infections, and protects the heart by helping to prevent vascular blood clotting and reducing cholesterol. A substance in green tea known as EGCG has been shown to be over 200 times more powerful than Vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals that attack lipids in the brain. In Japan, people who consume large amounts of green tea suffer less from certain types of chronic diseases. Nature's Sunshine Green Tea Extract is decaffeinated for your safety and comfort. Ingredients Each capsule contains 400 mg. green tea extract standardized to contain the necessary phytonutrients. Recommended Use Take one (1) capsule three (3) times daily. Three (3) capsules of Green Tea Extract are equal to 10 cups of regular green tea.
