Green Tea Extract 550 mg by Vital Nutrients

If you’re considering green tea extract for weight loss or metabolic tune‑up, this is for people who don’t regularly drink several cups of green tea but want a concentrated EGCG intake. Expect small, measurable shifts: modest help with weight trends when diet and activity are in place, slight lowering of LDL cholesterol, and support for liver enzymes like ALT if they’ve been creeping up. Track LDL cholesterol, fasting glucose or HbA1c, ALT, and hs-CRP (an inflammation marker) to see if you’re a responder. If you already drink 2–3 cups daily, the added effect is usually minimal.

This extract is standardized to 90% polyphenols (plant antioxidants) and 50% EGCG (the main green tea catechin). EGCG nudges your body to burn more fat for energy and slightly reduces how much fat and starch you absorb from a meal. It also limits oxidation of LDL particles (the form of cholesterol that can build up in arteries), which partly explains small LDL reductions seen in trials. Caffeine content is low but not zero, and it pairs with EGCG to increase alertness and calorie burn modestly.

Take two vegan capsules daily with food as directed. With-food dosing is important, because taking concentrated green tea extract on an empty stomach has been linked to rare liver irritation. Morning or early afternoon is best to avoid sleep disruption. Separate from iron by 2–4 hours, since catechins can reduce iron absorption. Expect changes in LDL cholesterol or scale trends within 4 to 12 weeks, with day‑one effects on alertness.

Avoid if you have active liver disease, drink heavily, or have had unexplained jumps in ALT or AST (liver enzymes). Stop and get labs if you notice dark urine, abdominal pain, or yellowing of skin or eyes. People with iron deficiency or low Ferritin should either separate dosing strictly from iron or choose another approach. Skip during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Speak with your clinician if you take nadolol, warfarin, or bortezomib, or if you use other stimulants.