Green Tea Leaf Extract in Olivaro®
Green tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the same plant behind black tea. Green tea leaves are simply processed with less oxidation.
What is Green Tea Leaf Extract?
Those gentler steps keep more of the leaf's natural plant compounds, especially catechins such as EGCG. Catechins are the antioxidants that make green tea a famous wellness drink.
How it supports you
Green tea is studied for its support of antioxidant defenses and for a mild thermogenic effect, meaning it can help the body burn energy a little more actively.* It also contains a touch of natural caffeine for light alertness.
Why it is in Olivaro
Olivaro includes green tea leaf extract to add antioxidant support and to work alongside African mango in the metabolism corner of the formula.
At a glance
- Antioxidant support*
- Gentle thermogenic lift*
- Light, natural alertness
Works well with
Green tea pairs with African mango for metabolism and with ginseng for focus.
Questions
What is EGCG?
EGCG is a catechin found in green tea and is the best known of its antioxidants.
Is green tea the same as black tea?
They come from the same plant, but green tea is processed differently and keeps more catechins.
Where can I read more?
The NCCIH shares an easy overview of green tea.
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