Green Tea

Green Tea

Jarrow Formulas4.5 (4,111 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 100 Veggie Cap(s) · 100 servings
Goals
$8.88 $0.08 per serving
Daily VitaLowest$8.80iHerb$8.88Daily Vita$10.12Pure Formulas$11.24Amazon$12.45

Product analysis

68 out of 100

Green Tea supplies plant compounds with antioxidant activity and limited support for changes in some blood-fat measures. Incomplete extract details make it difficult to know how closely it matches the preparations behind those findings.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

The main types of green-tea compounds are named. Their presence alone does not establish the extract's quality or equivalence to a particular studied preparation.

Ingredient Transparency80

The extract amount and compound types are stated. Their full proportions are not disclosed, so the extract amount cannot be treated as the amount of active EGCG.

Value For Money75

The extract appears to offer reasonable value for its declared EGCG contribution. That price advantage does not resolve whether the preparation matches one associated with a benefit.

Customer Satisfaction84

Customer feedback is generally positive across thousands of ratings. The large review history makes the satisfaction picture more established, without proving health effects.

Product Focus81

A single extract connects several antioxidant-related health interests. Benefits for skin, cognition, inflammation and healthy aging remain mixed or uncertain.

Format
Capsule
Container
100 Veggie Cap(s)
Per serving
$0.08
Customer rating
4.5 · 4,111 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Metabolism Support
Metabolism Support
Impact
High effect
A- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Green Tea · 500 mg
Study evidence
Green Tea Supportive 31 studies
Heart Health
Heart Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Green Tea · 500 mg
Study evidence
Green Tea Supportive 84 studies
Inflammation
Inflammation
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitD PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Green Tea · 500 mg
Study evidence
Longevity
Longevity
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Green Tea · 500 mg
Study evidence
Green Tea Supportive 9 studies
Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Green Tea · 500 mg
Study evidence
Green Tea Supportive 37 studies
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Green Tea · 500 mg
Study evidence
Green Tea Supportive 32 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Green Tea leaf extract (Catechins, EGCG, Polyphenols)
 500 mg 59
Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
Report overview
Green Tea (Catechins, EGCG, Polyphenols) · 500 mg OverallScore59
B- Composition And Label DisclosureD- Composition And Label DisclosureB Commercial Price And Usability
A serving provides 500 mg of camellia sinensis leaf extract. The whole-product cost relative to EGCG is low. The camellia sinensis leaf extract declares 15% EGCG, 50% polyphenols, 30% catechins. The available information does not specify a caffeine amount.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure70

The camellia sinensis leaf extract declares 15% EGCG, 50% polyphenols, 30% catechins.
Declared Green Tea Marker Concentration
The camellia sinensis leaf extract declares 15% EGCG, 50% polyphenols, 30% catechins.

Composition and Label Disclosure40

The available information does not specify a caffeine amount.
Whole-Product Caffeine Disclosure
The available information does not specify a caffeine amount.

Commercial Price and Usability75

The whole-product cost relative to EGCG is low.
Cost per 200 mg Declared EGCG
The whole-product cost relative to EGCG is low.
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84 Performance

EGCg Green Tea Extract

Protocol For Life Balance

EGCg Green Tea Extract provides a clearly identified, decaffeinated 400 mg EGCG and catechin profile. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, concentrated catechins still warrant taking it with food.

78 Performance

Ageless Cell

Life Extension Geroprotect

Ageless Cell combines decaffeinated EGCG with meaningful N-acetyl-L-cysteine, natural vitamin E, and tocotrienols. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, its broad formula carries a higher serving cost.

74 Performance

Green Tea Phytosome

Thorne

Green Tea Phytosome uses a phospholipid phytosome that may improve absorption of its green-tea extract. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, EGCG yield and caffeine status are not provided.

79 Budget

Green Tea Extract 400 mg

NOW

Green Tea Extract 400 mg lowers the serving cost and combines a substantial green-tea extract with 60 mg vitamin C at a very low serving cost. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, separate EGCG and caffeine yields are not clearly disclosed.

78 Budget

Green Tea Extract 400 mg

NOW

Green Tea Extract 400 mg lowers the serving cost and combines a substantial green-tea extract with 60 mg vitamin C at a low serving cost. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, separate EGCG and caffeine yields are not clearly disclosed.

84 Budget

Green Tea Extract 500 mg

Source Naturals

Green Tea Extract 500 mg lowers the serving cost and offers a simple 500 mg green-tea extract with favorable serving value. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, EGCG, polyphenol, and caffeine yields are not specified.

84 Value

EGCg Green Tea Extract 400 mg

NOW

EGCg Green Tea Extract 400 mg delivers a focused, decaffeinated 400 mg EGCG formula with strong long-term value, creating a useful balance of formulation quality and value. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, highly concentrated green tea extract can still cause nausea or liver stress in susceptible users.

80 Value

Pine Bark Extract 240 mg

NOW

Pine Bark Extract 240 mg pairs 100 mg EGCG with 240 mg pine bark proanthocyanidins for broader antioxidant coverage, creating a useful balance of formulation quality and value. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, caffeine status and marker percentages are not fully stated.

79 Value

Decaffeinated Mega Green Tea Extract

Life Extension

Decaffeinated Mega Green Tea Extract clearly identifies decaffeination and a concentrated EGCG amount, creating a useful balance of formulation quality and value. Compared with the original, it improves on the original’s ambiguous repeated marker amounts or adds broader antioxidant support; however, the unusually high dose is less suitable for routine unsupervised use.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Safety and efficacy of cognitive training plus epigallocatechin-3-gallate in young adults with Down's syndrome (TESDAD): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial.
    de la Torre R; de Sola S; Hernandez G; Farré M; Pujol J; Rodriguez J; Espadaler JM; Langohr K; Cuenca-Royo A; Principe A; Xicota L; Janel N; Catuara-Solarz S; Sanchez-Benavides G; Bléhaut H; Dueñas-Espín I; Del Hoyo L; Benejam B; Blanco-Hinojo L; Videla S; Fitó M; Delabar JM; Dierssen M; TESDAD study group · The Lancet. Neurology · 2017
    Randomized trial87 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  2. Association between tea consumption and risk of cognitive disorders: A dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies.
    Liu X; Du X; Han G; Gao W · Oncotarget · 2018
    Meta-analysis48,435 participants17 studies pooledCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  3. Investigating the Impact of Tea Consumption on Cognitive Function and Exploring Tea-Genetic Interactions in Older Adults Aged 65-105 Years: Findings from the 2002-2018 CLHLS Data.
    Yu L; Yang M; Ye KX; Li C; Zou M; Wang J; Yuan X; Zheng D; Sun C; Zhang Y; Feng Q; Maier AB; Sun L; Feng L; Wang Y; Chen H; Zeng Y · The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2024
    Cohort study76,270 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  4. Consumption of green tea, but not black tea or coffee, is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline.
    Noguchi-Shinohara M; Yuki S; Dohmoto C; Ikeda Y; Samuraki M; Iwasa K; Yokogawa M; Asai K; Komai K; Nakamura H; Yamada M · PloS one · 2014
    Cohort study490 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  5. Green Tea Consumption and the Risk of Incident Dementia in Elderly Japanese: The Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study.
    Tomata Y; Sugiyama K; Kaiho Y; Honkura K; Watanabe T; Zhang S; Sugawara Y; Tsuji I · The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry · 2018
    Cohort study13,645 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  6. Green tea catechins and blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Khalesi S; Sun J; Buys N; Jamshidi A; Nikbakht-Nasrabadi E; Khosravi-Boroujeni H · European journal of nutrition · 2015
    Meta-analysis13 studies pooledHeart Health forGreen Tea
  7. Effect of Green Tea on Blood Pressure in Healthy Individuals: A Meta-Analysis.
    Yıldırım Ayaz E; Dincer B; Mesci B · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2023
    Meta-analysis680 participants9 studies pooledHeart Health forGreen Tea
  8. Green tea extract reduces blood pressure, inflammatory biomarkers, and oxidative stress and improves parameters associated with insulin resistance in obese, hypertensive patients.
    Bogdanski P; Suliburska J; Szulinska M; Stepien M; Pupek-Musialik D; Jablecka A · Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) · 2012
    Randomized trial56 participantsHeart Health forGreen Tea
  9. Green tea intake lowers fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults: a meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials.
    Zheng XX; Xu YL; Li SH; Liu XX; Hui R; Huang XH · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2011
    Meta-analysis1,136 participants14 studies pooledHeart Health forGreen Tea
  10. Effects of green tea on lipid profile in overweight and obese women.
    Li A; Wang Q; Li P; Zhao N; Liang Z · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,818 participants15 studies pooledHeart Health forGreen Tea
  11. The effects of green tea on acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
    Kim S; Park TH; Kim WI; Park S; Kim JH; Cho MK · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Meta-analysis247 participants5 studies pooledInflammation forGreen Tea
  12. Green Tea Catechin Association with Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Erythema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Kapoor MP; Sugita M; Fukuzawa Y; Timm D; Ozeki M; Okubo T · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021
    Meta-analysis100 participants6 studies pooledInflammation Skin Health forGreen Tea
  13. Efficacy of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate delivered by a new-type scaler tip during scaling and root planing on chronic periodontitis: a split-mouth, randomized clinical trial.
    Wang Y; Zeng J; Yuan Q; Luan Q · BMC oral health · 2021
    Randomized trial20 participantsInflammation forGreen Tea
  14. Camellia Sinensis Mouthwashes in Oral Care: a Systematic Review.
    Tafazoli A; Tafazoli Moghadam E · Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2020
    Systematic review69 studies pooledInflammation forGreen Tea
  15. Skin photoprotection by green tea: antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects.
    Katiyar SK · Current drug targets. Immune, endocrine and metabolic disorders · 2004
    Narrative reviewInflammation forGreen Tea
  16. Green tea and coffee intake and risk of cognitive decline in older adults: the National Institute for Longevity Sciences, Longitudinal Study of Aging.
    Shirai Y; Kuriki K; Otsuka R; Kato Y; Nishita Y; Tange C; Tomida M; Imai T; Ando F; Shimokata H · Public health nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study1,305 participantsLongevity forGreen Tea
  17. Associations of green tea, coffee, and soft drink consumption with longitudinal changes in leukocyte telomere length.
    Sohn I; Shin C; Baik I · Scientific reports · 2023
    Cohort study1,952 participantsLongevity forGreen Tea
  18. Can teatime increase one's lifetime?
    Nakachi K; Eguchi H; Imai K · Ageing research reviews · 2003
    Cohort studyLongevity forGreen Tea
  19. Influences of tea consumption on self-rated health and life satisfaction among older adults: Evidence from the CLHLS.
    Zou M; Sun C; Yang M; Li C; Wang S; Zheng D; Wang J; Yu L; Sun L; Wang Y; Chen H; Zeng Y · PsyCh journal · 2025
    Cohort study78,345 participantsLongevity forGreen Tea
  20. Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoaging skin.
    Chiu AE; Chan JL; Kern DG; Kohler S; Rehmus WE; Kimball AB · Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2005
    Randomized trial40 participantsLongevity forGreen Tea