NOW® Green Tea Extract offers a convenient way to obtain the active constituents of Green Tea in a concentrated form.  Green Tea Extract contains numerous compounds, including Polyphenols and Catechins, that provide potent antioxidant benefits.  The free radical scavenging properties of Green Tea Extract act through multiple mechanisms to support overall health and well-being.* How much caffeine is in your Green Tea capsules, and what is the level of active components?

NOW Green Tea Extract capsules contain less than 16mg of caffeine per capsule, or less than 4% of the capsule’s content. NOW Foods follows AHPA (American Herbal Products Association) rules and we declare caffeine content on our labels.

Studies have identified a number of different components in Green Tea Extract that may be responsible for its benefits. The most prevalent compounds are polyphenols, of which catechins are the most important. Green Tea Extract capsules contain an average of 40% catechins, and 11% is EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), thought to be the most active and effective of the catechins.

What process does NOW use to extract caffeine from Decaffeinated Green Tea?

We use a clean carbon dioxide extraction method that is safe and effective. Some companies utilize a chemical extraction process that uses ethylene acetate, but this process may leave a residue and is not as safe as carbon dioxide extraction. . Decaffeinated Green Tea is our only Green Tea product that is free of caffeine.

What is EGCg?

EGCg is a very concentrated green tea extract containing (minimum) 98% Total Polyphenols, 80% Total Catechins, and 50% EGCg, all important antioxidants. This formula contains less than 4 mg. of caffeine, per capsule.

Serving Size: 1 Capsule

Servings Per Container: 100

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)    60 mg    100%   

Green Tea Extract (Camillia sinensis) (Leaf)

(Standardized Extract) (Contains 16 mg of Caffeine**)

(min. 40% Catechins and 60% Polyphenols)    400 mg    †   

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.

† Daily Value not established. 

Suggested Usage:  As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with a meal.  Do not take this product on an empty stomach; do not exceed recommended dose.  Consider taking this product in combination with NOW® AHCC®, Immune Renew™ and Mangoni™.

Other Ingredients:  Gelatin (capsule) and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).

Contains no:  sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Caution:  Take with food.  Individuals with liver disease or those currently taking any medications should consult wheir health practitioner prior to use.

Disclaimers:  *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Store in a cool, dry place.  Please Recycle.

** Naturally occurring caffeine.