Green Tea

Review supports green tea’s anti-obesity properties

07-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming green tea extract (GTE) positively affects body composition, obesity-related hormones and oxidative stress markers, according to a new review published by Cambridge University Press.

Multi-ingredient supplement activates brain response to ease stress

21-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

A combination of magnesium, rhodiola, green tea and vitamins B6, B9 and B12 may reduce stress and pain perception in healthy individuals by triggering certain brain activity, according to a recent study.

Green tea manipulates gut microbes for weight management: Study

14-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Green tea may provide an effective alternative for the prevention of metabolic syndrome by regulating gut intestinal microflora in the obese, according to a recent study.

Diverse polyphenol-rich ingredient may provide ‘sustained exposure’ to bioactives

28-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of polyphenol rich extracts from multiple botanicals may boost levels of beneficial metabolites in the blood and help fill gaps associated with low fruit and vegetable consumption, says a new study from Fytexia.

Ingredient blend may boost attention and focus under stress: RCT

12-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of herbs, minerals and vitamins may improve attention, and lower anxiety under stressful conditions, according to two studies using Sanofi’s commercially available Teadiola product.

Mother and daughter's dream teas pandemic success

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

This is a lockdown success story about a mother and daughter from Brazil who moved to Sussex and wanted to create functional teas that not only did what they said on the tin but tasted good too.

X-ray crystallography sheds light on why some people suffer liver injuries from supplements

30-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research is shedding light on why some dietary supplement users suffer liver injury from some common products while most consumers do not. This latest information was shared at a prominent botanical science conference at the University of Mississippi.

Cambridge Commodities launches naturally sourced L-theanine

04-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

UK-based nutritional ingredients provider Cambridge Commodities has broadened its range of branded ingredients to offer a natural source of the amino acid L-theanine called TheaGreen.

Matcha boosts cognition in healthy young subjects, study shows

05-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study shows a special form of matcha, a type of green tea ingredient, enhanced cognition and reaction times in healthy young adults.

Mice study: Green tea shows promise for food allergies

14-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The consumption of green tea may help suppress the immune response which causes allergies, according to a new Japanese study in mice.

Drinking green tea may contribute to a ‘longer and healthier life,' study finds

13-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

Tea consumption is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as well as improvements to health and longevity, especially among consistent habitual tea drinkers, a study concludes.

Curcumin may enhance green tea's anti-hyperlipidaemia effects: Indian rat study

03-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The presence of curcumin in green tea can enhance the drink's health benefits against hyperlipidaemia, according to a study by researchers at India's Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research.

German green tea supplement brand tigovit highlights women’s health benefits, enters US market

18-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

tigovit is a German supplement containing the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has boosted bioavailability thanks to a black pepper alkaloid (piperine) and vitamin C. It is now entering the US market.

Review backs green tea, other polyphenols for improving sperm health by cutting oxidative stress

11-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

Fertility is an area rarely touched by dietary ingredients. A recent review by Chinese researchers shows that certain polyphenols may in the near future be able to make claims in this area by reducing inflammation that could damage sperm cells.

Capsaicin, green tea have strong body of science supporting weight management benefits

29-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

According to a meta-analysis conducted by Iranian researchers, supplementation of capsaicin and green tea have strong bodies of science supporting their potential weight management benefits.

Better than arginine? Compound Solutions markets new green tea-derived vasodilation ingredient VASO6

20-Nov-2017 By Adi Menayang

Compound Solutions is marketing a new ingredient, VASO6, derived from a specific green tea oligomer that may improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels (also known as vasodilation).

Green tea power? Lowering caffeine may enhance anti-stress properties

28-Sep-2017 By Kacey Culliney

Reducing caffeine in green tea could enhance anti-stress properties and aid sleep as theanine gains more prominence, Japan researchers claim.

Green tea polyphenol EGCG counteracts obesity and cognitive decline caused by Western diet

31-Jul-2017 By Gary Scattergood

There is "compelling evidence" that EGCG from green tea could improve memory impairment, brain insulin resistance, and obesity caused by a high-fat and high-fructose diet, researchers have claimed.

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Green tea-capsaicin-ginger combo linked to weight and metabolic improvements

19-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing green tea, capsaicin and ginger extracts may lead to weight loss and improvements in BMI, says a new study.

Celsius rapidly expands fitness drink sales aided by capital from Hong Kong

16-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition brand Celsius Holdings, backed by a major investment from a Hong Kong businessman, has recorded strong growth for its nascent line of ‘fitness drinks.’v

LifeVantage's sales plummet amid accounting reforms

11-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company LifeVantage has been staggered by consecutive quarters of sequential and year-over-year sales declines as it struggles to reform its sales and accounting practices. In its most recent earnings statement sales slid by almost 20%.

Review supports metabolic benefits of EGCG from green tea

19-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) from green tea may increase energy expenditure and impact metabolic rates, and help with weight management, says a new meta-analysis.

Green tea extract supplements may improve lipid levels for women

09-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Taking green tea supplements for one year may slash total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

Green tea compound ‘counteracts’ overeating effect of high-fat diet

03-Oct-2016 By Nathan GRAY

Consumption of the green tea compound EGCG could help to stop daytime overeating brought on by a high-fat diet, claims research backed by Abbott Nutrition.

Diabetes game changer? Researchers to look at green tea catechins & insulin

26-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Botanical supplier Plandaí Biotechnology has signed a research agreement with North West University in South Africa to investigate green tea catechins and type 2 diabetes. 

Noni leaf extract delayed fatigue in swimmers (rodent ones, at least)

18-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

A rodent study from Malaysia suggests that noni leaf extract may be more potent than green tea leaf extract in delaying time to exhaustion.

Polyphenol and fiber from dried fruit, green tea, may attenuate blood sugar levels

01-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

There has been some evidence that polyphenols inhibit starch-digesting enzymes and fiber delays glucose absorption, lowering the glycemic index of some foods. A new study explores how the addition of polyphenol- and fiber- rich food together in a starchy...

Review supports safety of green tea extracts

25-May-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent systematic review of clinical trials using green tea extract underscores the ingredient’s overall safety, despite some recent associations with liver damage.

Turmeric, matcha & mushroom among specialty teas that are engaging Millennials and driving sales

11-May-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

Sales of tea in the US continue to climb steadily, thanks in part to a big push from interest in specialty tea – especially by millennials, according to the Tea Association of America. 

AIDP to market and distribute Plandaí’s Phytofare Catechin Complex

05-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Functional ingredients supplier AIDP will to market and distribute Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc.’s Phytofare  Catechin Complex to the functional foods and nutraceutical industries.

Will it last? Scientists observe storage condition influence on nutraceutical phytochemicals

28-Mar-2016 By Adi Menayang

Using high resolution mass spectrometry, scientists in Spain tested the stability of bioactive compounds in nutraceutical products based on natural extracts: green tea, soy, royal jelly, and grapes.

Green tea extracts may cause liver damage, Norway warns

18-Mar-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The Norwegian food safety authority has warned against green tea extract supplements following reports of liver damage.

Applied Food Sciences launches new green tea extract for functional beverages

03-Mar-2016 By Adi Menayang

As green tea slowly becomes a staple ingredient in snacks, desserts, beverages, and supplements in North America, not just for its taste but also its benefits, ingredient manufacturers race to differentiate their products in a crowding marketplace.

Part 1: One-on-one with the Tea Council of the USA on emerging trends

More Americans are reaching for green tea, consumer survey reveals

29-Sep-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

America may be a nation of black tea drinkers, but increasingly they are reaching for green tea for its health benefits, rich cultural experience and diverse flavor profile, according to a research by the Tea Council of the USA. 

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Green tea extracts fail to protect skin against UV

20-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of green tea extracts and vitamin C may not protect skin from sun burn, says a new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial from England.

Plandaí gets Phytofare green tea extract on shelves via deal with South African company

28-May-2015 By Hank Schultz

Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc has reached another milestone in its quest to commercialize its Phytofare green tea extract via a supply deal with a South African company.

Link of green tea extracts to liver injury raises age old question: How much of a good thing is too much?

12-May-2015 By Hank Schultz

Botanical ingredient experts are not surprised by a recent report on the association of green tea extracts with liver toxicity. It’s consistent with recent literature and could serve as a warning sign of the potential dangers lurking in the pharmaceutical-style,...

High doses of green tea extract linked to liver damage in research

08-May-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Mounting evidence suggests high doses of green tea extract, a popular ingredient in weight loss and body building supplements, could cause liver damage, although low and moderate doses appear safe.

Special edition: beauty from within

Green tea's not just about health; it's a beauty ingredient, too, Taiyo says

19-Mar-2015 By Hank Schultz

The beauty-from-within market is one of those that is perennially not quite ready for prime time, at least in North America. But officials at Taiyo International believe that’s about to change, and the company stands ready to benefit with a green tea...

Unilever builds science to support microvascular benefits of theaflavins

27-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Capsules containing catechins from tea may ‘moderately’ boost microvascular function in healthy adults, says a new study from Unilever that supports the circulatory benefits of black tea.

Green tea extract may boost ‘metabolic efficiency’ and help endurance training: Human data

27-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of green tea extract may enhance performance in active men by improving metabolic efficiency and economy, says a new study.

Green tea extract may boost short term memory: Pilot study data

30-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Extracts from green tea may boost a range of cognitive functions, with particular benefits observed for short term memory, report researchers from Japan.

Energy shot maker bases product on timed-release caffeine technology

30-Jul-2014 By Hank Schultz

LXR Biotech has launched a timed-release energy shot using a recently-developed beadlet technology in a bid to capture more of the energy shot market. 

DSM reads 'fini' in green tea and leaves it to Japanese

30-Jul-2014 By Shane STARLING

Dutch-Swiss ingredients giant DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) has called ‘time’ on Teavigo, a decade after launching the proprietary, weight management-focused green tea extract.

FDA exemption speeds release of Plandai’s catechin supplement

08-Jul-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Plandai Biotechnology Inc. will not be required to apply to the US Food and Drug Administration for New Dietary Ingredient status in order to market and sell its Phytofare Catechin Complex as a dietary supplement, enabling the firm to start marketing...

AHPA expresses concerns over new NTP draft report on rodent studies and green tea extract

13-May-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

The American Herbal Products Association has submitted comments and expressed concerns over a new draft technical report on studies conducted by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) on a specific green tea extract.

GNC takes NutraClick’s ProbioSlim into nationwide stores

10-Apr-2014

Supplement retail giant GNC has picked up the ProbioSlim product from NutraClick, marking a significant success for the Boston, MA-based nutritional products company.

Green tea extracts plus exercise may boost fat metabolism: Mouse data

08-Apr-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Combining exercise with extracts from green tea may slash body mass by almost 30% and abdominal fat by almost 40%, according to a study with mice fed a high-fat diet.

Green tea may offer blood pressure and cholesterol benefits, but too early for recommendations, says meta-analysis

18-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming green tea may help manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 randomized clinical trials.

Special edition: Polyphenols

Global tea polyphenols market set to hit $368 million by 2020

28-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

Tea polyphenols are poised to enjoy strong growth over the next decade, with a new market report calling for the global market in the ingredients to hit $368 million by 2020.  That makes sense to observers, who say the popularity of tea, green tea in...