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Green Tea Product Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Content and Label Information: A Descriptive Analysis
ISSN: 1929 - 5634
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Green Tea Product Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Content and Label Information: A Descriptive Analysis
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ICC-0702
Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
International Journal Address (IAA):
IAA.ZONE/1929107275634
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1929 - 5634
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Abstract
Green tea's popularity can be largely attributed to its potential health benefits, with an emphasis on antioxidant properties from its catechin constituents, especially (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). EGCG appears to be responsible for many of the potential health benefits of green tea. However, while higher intake levels may provide benefit, lower intake levels may not. The objective was to determine whether commercially available green tea products provide label information about EGCG content and other constituents and then to analyze the label information in terms of existing research. A descriptive analysis of product label information was conducted. In total, 105 green tea products evaluated, 58% of green tea supplements and 5% of green tea beverages included information about EGCG content on the label. Among the dietary supplement products providing sufficient information on the label, the amount of EGCG listed ranged fro...
