Green Tea Extract

Green tea's main active ingredient is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has antioxidant properties. Green tea may protect the heart and possible anticancer effect. However, green tea extract EGCG may enhance fat burning by inhibiting norepinephrine, the hormone that increases metabolism. For its fat burning effect, the green tea supplement should be standardized 50% EGCG and recommended dose is 1000-1200 mg. of EGCG a day over 2-4 doses. Green tea extract EGCG is also beneficial for muscle recovery at the same dose as above.