Polyphenol-driven metabolic and vascular support

Green Tea Extract (EGCG)

Meta-analyses suggest modest weight and blood-pressure support, with effect sizes dependent on dose, baseline risk, and adherence.

Evidence Level B

Evidence and Risk Labels

Evidence A/B/C reflects research maturity, and risk levels reflect monitoring needs. These labels support comparison, not diagnosis or treatment decisions.

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Clinical Snapshot

Effect Size
Small-to-modest cardiometabolic support
Safety
Moderate Risk

High-dose extracts may stress liver function in susceptible users.

Research Dosing

This reflects common ranges and protocols used in published studies, not personal medical advice.

Typical Daily Dose
200-500 mg EGCG-equivalent
Timing
With meals, avoiding fasted high-dose use
Protocol Duration in Studies
8-16 weeks in metabolic studies

Dose should be individualized and conservative in those with liver risk factors.

Best Fit Profiles

  • polyphenol-centered prevention plans

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