Green Tea Extract

Multi-ingredient supplement shows 'significant' weight management potential

25-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

A seven-ingredient supplement resulted in significant weight and fat mass losses for overweight and/or obese participants. The clinical trial also found improvements in molecular markers of liver health and metabolism.

NY Assembly passes bill targeting weight loss, muscle building supps

02-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Efforts to restrict the sale of some dietary supplements to minors in New York State took a step forward this week as the State’s Assembly passed AB 5610-D, a bill that limits access to some dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building for people...

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.

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.

Celsius' sales rise by more than 190% in quarter

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Energy drink firm Celsius reported passing the $100 million quarterly revenue mark in its recent year end earnings filing. The company made strides in both brick and mortar distribution and greater penetration in online platforms.

Multi-component supplement may ease negative impacts of stress: RCT

01-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.

Celsius posts more than 80% sales gain in third quarter

16-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Fast growing energy drink manufacturer Celsius reported a sales increase of more than 80% in its most recent quarterly earnings statement. The company anticipates even better results in the future when gyms and other exercise venues can reopen.

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.

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%.

Consumer Reports names ‘15 supplement ingredients to avoid’

28-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Green tea extract, yohimbe, kava, and caffeine are among 15 ingredients to avoid in dietary supplements, according to Consumer Reports.

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.

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.

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.

Fertility food supplement targets older couples

07-Jan-2015

An Israeli firm has debuted ‘his, her’s and theirs’ food supplements aimed at boosting the fertility of ageing couples who want children - the chances of pregnancy drop to as low as 5% after the age of 40.

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. 

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.

Green tea extract shows extensive health benefits for obese hypertensives: Human study

26-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Extracts from green tea may lead to improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar levels and markers of inflammation, says a new study from Poland with obese hypertensives.

Green tea extract may protect against muscle damage from exercise

08-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from green tea may protect the muscles from exercise-induced damage, according to a new study from Poland.

Green tea extract shows memory boosting activity: Study

04-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a green tea extract may boost mental alertness and enhance memory, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study from Korea.

Nutrigenomics point the way to anti-inflammatory supplements

15-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

A supplement containing nutrients selected for their anti-inflammatory action may lead to significant metabolic changes in overweight people, as shown by new nutrigenomic research.

DSM talks up weight loss with green tea extract at Vitafoods

10-May-2006 By Stephen Daniells in Geneva

Green tea extracts containing the catechin EGCG could help curb the
rise, and ease the complications of obesity, DSM Nutritional
Products tells attendees at Vitafoods in Geneva.

New insight into green tea's action on bladder cancer

16-Feb-2005

Green tea extract is able to target cancer cells while leaving
healthy cells alone, researchers have found for the first time,
adding further support to its potential as a cancer prevention
agent.

Theaflavin-enriched tea appears to lower cholesterol

24-Jun-2003

A theaflavin-enriched green tea extract significantly reduced LDL
cholesterol in patients with raised cholesterol levels, according
to a study in this week's Archives of Internal Medicine.