NOW Foods EGCg 400mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 400 mg

Price/day

€0.27

Dose

400 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€24.00

Transparency Index

7.7/10

Recommended Concentrated green tea extract for antioxidant enthusiasts — without the caffeine.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

EGCg has solid data on antioxidant protection and metabolism, but liver enzyme levels should be monitored at high doses.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.27 per 400 mg of polyphenols is strong value.

Product quality 8.0/10

NOW tests for pesticides and EGCG content; raw material from China with quality assurance protocol.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Polyphenol content declared, though no catechin-level breakdown provided.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

ConsumerLab has confirmed potency, but not on a regular basis.

Product Description

The product contains decaffeinated green tea extract standardized to 98% polyphenols, 80% catechins, and 50% EGCg. Capsules are vegetarian and soy-free.

What We Like

High EGCg content with minimal caffeine (<4 mg)
Non-GMO Project Verified
Attractive price at 90 servings

What We’re Missing

No added vitamin C stabilizer
No fat-based absorption aid included

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule with a meal containing some fat. Do not take on an empty stomach; limit to 2 capsules per day to avoid liver stress.

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Ingredient dossier

EGCG is green tea's most abundant catechin, studied for metabolism and cellular protection. High-dose supplements carry documented liver toxicity risks.

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