Green Tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong and black tea. Green Tea has been used in China for thousands of years. The active ingredients in green tea extract are polyphenols which come in the form of flavinoids, catechins and EGCG. EGCG is the most potent of the Green Tea molecules, which is generally considered to be the most important for fat burning effects. Green Tea Extract is likely the most legitimately researched compound when it comes to fat loss and weight control. There are multiple valid studies which demonstrate it assists with fat mass, fat oxidation and lipid peroxidation as well as reductions in LDL.
Common Name.............................Green Tea
Botanical Name............................Camellia sinensis
Plant Part.....................................Leaves
Specifications...............................30-98% Polyphenols/10-90% EGCG