Overview

What is Green Tea Extract? Green Tea Extract is a diverse ingredient derived from green tea that poses a plethora of health benefits. Green Tea Extract is known as an adaptogen; an ingredient that primes the body to overcome stress. The benefits of Green Tea Extract are attributed towards its rich catechin content; more specifically, galloylated procyanidins, which offer a spectrum of health benefits: 

• Cardiovascular Health: reduces inflammation, enhances blood flow by promoting endothelial relaxation, may improve recovery
• Metabolic Health: reduces dangerous cells known as free radicals, promotes weight management
• Immune Health: Enhances the body's defense mechanisms

The benefits of green tea extract were put to the test in a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study conducted over the course of 4 weeks. Participants either consumed placebo or 980mg of green tea extract daily. Participants performed two repeated sprint tests following consumption and were subject to blood testing at three different intervals: at rest, 5 minutes following exercise, and 24 hours following exercise. Results showed that green tea extract played a role in the prevention of oxidative stress. However, no improvement in sprint performance or prevention of exercise induced muscle damage were experienced.

Additionally, a similar study was conducted on soccer players whom consumed either green tea extract, sour tea extract, or maltodextrin. Like the previous study, results showed a significant reduction in oxidative stress, with no improvements in the reduction of muscle damage.

However, there is substantial evidence present to suggest that green tea poses weight loss properties. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel design study conducted on fourteen active males, results showed that consumption of 571mg Green Tea Extract increased fat oxidation rate by an average of 24.9% compared to placebo.

While the overall health benefits of green tea extract are well documented, as far as sports performance goes, it would certainly benefit from further research.

Read more about Green Tea Extract here ⬇️

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-014-0757-1

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19390211.2016.1237400

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-014-0062-7

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-014-0062-7

Applications

Cellflo6 is typically found within pre-workout, pump, weight management, energy, and overall health products.

Benefits of Green Tea Extract

Improves:

• Immunity
• Blood flow
• May improve recovery
• Metabolic health
• Weight management

Recommended Dose

500-1,000mg per day

Supplements