Camellia sinensis
Found in 2,285 products 5 forms available Trending for: metabolic health, weight loss, focus enhancement, memory support
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EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)
A 13th-century Zen monk praised tea as "medicine." Eight centuries later, chemists finally isolated EGCG—the leaf's most abundant catechin—and clinicians began...
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
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Understanding Camellia sinensis
Reported benefits
→Supports energy and alertness
→Promotes healthy metabolism
→Supports antioxidant protection for cells
→Helps maintain focus and cognitive performance
Dosage Guide
200mg
Low
500mg
Standard
650mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 200-500mg
• Therapeutic dose: 500-650mg
Forms & Absorption
Matcha
Standard form
22 products
Camellia sinensis
Standard form
14 products
Matcha; Powder
Standard form
9 products
Camellia sinensis extract
Standard form
8 products
organic Matcha
Standard form
8 products
Timing & Usage
Based on analyzing 435 products with Camellia sinensis
Best taken:With meals
With food:14% recommend with food, 4% on empty stomach
Spacing:No interaction warnings found in product labels
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