Green Tea Extract
$15.13
- Reverse the appearance of aging of the skin
- Enhance the body's ability for collagen repair
- Maintain healthy weight and minimize abdominal fat
- Increase elasticity and strength of blood vessels3,4
Green Tea has numerous beneficial effects on the body. As compared to black tea, green tea contains a high level of catechins, a type of polyphenol, an antioxidant. The catechins in black tea are lost during processing.1
Green Tea Extract (GTE) contains the concentrated beneficial agents of green tea. Green Tea Extract contains ECGC (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), a powerful antioxidant with neuroprotective activity, and contains other protective polyphenol catechins.2
Green tea supports a strong healthy immune system.9 T cells are critical for healthy immunity. EGCG has been shown to increase T cell activity in the spleen and lymph nodes.10
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (bovine), vegetable magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.CAUTION:
Do not exceed recommended dose. This product is not intended for pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, or individuals taking prescription drugs. Discontinue use immediately if nausea, sleeplessness, or nervousness occur. Do not take this product if you have a known medical condition including high blood pressure, diabetes, any cardiovascular diseases, hyperthyroidism, or are taking antidepressant medications. This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.WARNING:
This product contains 10 mg of caffeine per serving (equivalent to less than 1/4 cup of coffee)Suggested Use:
One capsule taken daily with meals as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a health care professional.Ray & Terry's Green Tea Extract contains 60 gelatin capsules per bottle.
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