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Green Tea 125 mg
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Score64
A broad powder with fiber-related ingredients, vitamin C, and decaffeinated green-tea catechins. Diffuse purpose, small supporting doses, and poor value limit it.
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Quantity:14 Ounce(s) • (56 servings)
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Score 64

A broad powder with fiber-related ingredients, vitamin C, and decaffeinated green-tea catechins. Diffuse purpose, small supporting doses, and poor value limit it.
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$66.95($1.19 per serving)
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$ 66.95
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$ 74.95
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Analysis

Arabinogalactans at 750 mg, soy lecithin at 500 mg, vitamin C at 150 mg, and fruit powders provide the main nutritional bulk. Decaffeinated green tea adds 125 mg of catechin and EGCG labeling, while cinnamon and D-mannose contribute smaller complementary amounts.

The green-tea dose is moderate and paired with vitamin C, but no marker percentage or absorption system is provided. Astaxanthin and D-mannose are too lightly dosed to add much depth, while the fruit powders contribute carbohydrates more than concentrated actives.

The powder may suit users wanting a mixed gut-and-antioxidant drink, but its purpose is diffuse and value is weak. People seeking green tea, fiber, or D-mannose can obtain more clearly targeted amounts elsewhere.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a mixed digestive and antioxidant powder
  • People comfortable with soy lecithin and fruit-based carbohydrates
Best for
  • Arabinogalactan intake
  • Mixed antioxidant support
  • Powder-based digestive routines

Pros

  • Provides 750 mg arabinogalactans
  • Includes vitamin C with green-tea catechins
  • Clearly lists most active weights
  • Uses decaffeinated green tea

Cons

  • High serving cost
  • D-mannose and astaxanthin amounts are small
  • No single well-developed purpose
  • Contains soy lecithin

Warnings

  • Soy lecithin makes the product unsuitable for people with soy allergy unless the package confirms a tolerated source.
  • Cassia cinnamon may add to glucose-lowering medicines, so users of insulin or sulfonylureas should monitor with their prescriber.
  • Arabinogalactans and fruit powders may cause gas or bloating when first introduced.

Nutrient quality

74 High impact

Decaffeinated EGCG is paired with vitamin C, but most botanical and specialty ingredients lack full standardization. Useful decaffeinated EGCG and vitamin C are present, but the broad formula is costly and unevenly characterized.

Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

Most amounts are listed, but repeated green tea marker amounts blur the active split. No proprietary blend hides the listed active doses.

Customer satisfaction

62 Moderate impact

The supplied average is strong, with small response volume. Complaint patterns and purpose-related experiences are not supplied.

Value for money

36 Lower impact

The asking price is difficult to justify for the disclosed formula. Serving value is weak relative to the green tea support provided.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Total Carbohydrates
5.5 Gram(s)
Protein
0.5 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)
 150 mg
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate)
 17 mg
Sodium
6 mg
Potassium
65 mg
Arabinogalactans (Larch Gum)
 750 mg
Soy Lecithin
500 mg
decaffeinated Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract (Catechins, Epigallocatechin Gallate)
 125 mg
Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) bark powder
350 mg
Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) fruit powder
1 Gram(s)
Apple fruit powder
1 Gram(s)
Astaxanthin
250 mcg
D-Mannose
125 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Green Tea (Catechins, Epigallocatechin Gallate) · 125 mg OverallScore47
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The extract names an active marker but does not disclose a standardization percentage, while vitamin C provides a useful catechin-stabilizing cofactor. The disclosed EGCG amount provides moderate support but remains below the preferred range, and the green tea extract is explicitly identified as decaffeinated. A moderate decaffeinated EGCG amount pairs with vitamin C, though active value is poor; the normalized cost for an effective EGCG amount is high.

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