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What is Green tea extract?

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Green tea extract

Green tea extract is a concentrated supplement of tea catechins such as EGCG, sold for fat burning; its weight effect is small and it can harm the liver.

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In plain words

Green tea contains caffeine and catechins, especially EGCG, which may slightly raise energy use and fat burning.

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Why it matters

Green tea extract shows that 'natural' supplements can carry serious risks with little benefit.

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Green tea extract is a concentrated supplement of tea catechins such as EGCG, sold for fat burning; its weight effect is small and it can harm the liver.

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