Weight Management

Green Tea

Also known as: EGCG, Epigallocatechin gallate, Camellia sinensis, Green Tea Extract

Evidence

EGCG and caffeine combination for thermogenesis and fat oxidation.

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Primary uses

Fat oxidation
Thermogenesis
Antioxidant
Metabolism
Fat burning

How it works

Inhibits COMT (extends catecholamine action)
Increases thermogenesis
Synergistic with caffeine

Dosage

Typical range: 300-500mg EGCG
Timing: With meals
With food: Yes - reduces nausea
Duration: Ongoing, cycle if desired
Special populations: Weight management, antioxidant support

Forms

Capsule
Powder
Standardized extract
Decaffeinated

Safety

Common side effects

Nausea on empty stomach
Insomnia (caffeine content)
Liver stress (rare)

Contraindications

Liver disease
Caffeine sensitivity

Products containing Green Tea

Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Green Tea on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.

Thorne

MediClear-SGS™ - Vanilla

MediClear-SGS™ - Chocolate

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Evidence notes

Good evidence for modest fat loss effects

Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.

Cited research for Green Tea

Clinical studies referenced across Formulate guides that mention green tea. Each links to the full study page with PubMed source + the guides that cite it.

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