I have been asked about this supplement on numerous
occasions, and come across clients with the misinformation that Green Tea x 50 is green tea. This post will describe how the two items differ.
What is Green Tea?
Green
tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have undergone minimal oxidation
during processing.
What does Green Tea contain?
B
vitamins, folate (naturally occurring folic acid), manganese, potassium,
magnesium, caffeine.
Like any other caffeine containing item there can be side
effects with the amount you consume depending on sensitivity levels. These
include such as nausea, vomiting, mood
changes, restlessness, heart palpitations and insomnia.
There is 25mg of caffeine per serve
(A regular coffee can contain from 120mg-220mg caffeine per serve)
(A regular coffee can contain from 120mg-220mg caffeine per serve)
Benefits of Green Tea
- Reduce blood pressure
- Control blood sugar levels
- Boost metabolism
- Reduce cholesterol levels
- Reduce inflammation
- And much more
What is Green Tea x 50
Green tea x 50 marketed as a concentrated green tea
supplement providing you with the benefit of 20 cups of green tea in one serve
What is in Green Tea x 50?
Green Tea Extract (16%) –
is mostly safe and is beneficial for boosting metabolism, cancer prevention and
reducing LDL cholesterol, it can also causes issue in those with anaemia,
diabetics, digestive concerns, mood disorders, glaucoma, liver concerns and osteoporosis
just to name a few. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, mood changes,
restlessness, heart palpitations and insomnia. There can be a negative
interactions with statins, drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove
caffeine from your body such as antibiotics, antihistamines and the contraceptive
pill. There is 27mg of caffeine per serve
Resveratrol Extract (5.5%) –
is mostly safe and for the most part can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels
& increase HDL cholesterol levels, however it can interact with some statins,
antibiotics, antihistamines, voltaren, Panadol basically any medications that
are changed by the liver. This means the medication will take longer to break
down increasing the effect AND side effects of the medication
Maltodextrin – natural but
highly processed. Generally, maltodextrin comes from corn, rice, or potato starch. It is a
carbohydrate. It can affect blood sugar levels and negatively affect your gut
flora
Ascorbic Acid - an isolate
of Vitamin C and safe to ingest providing there is no allergy to this compound.
The amount that is used is not listed and an excess of ascorbic acid is most
likely to be diarrhoea as your body excretes the excess.
Xylitol – is a sugar alcohol general found in
small amounts of fruits. Whilst in small amounts pose no risk, in large
amounts (amount is not listed on this product) can cause bloating, diarrhoea,
spike blood sugar levels, diabetes and promote tumour growth
Citric Acid - is a natural
preservative found in citrus fruit. Side effects from this preservative in excessive amounts are
nausea, diarrhoea, bloating cramps but can be severe as swelling and tingling
in your extremities. It can react with supplements containing calcium, antacids,
decongestants, UTI and lithium medications.
Natural Flavours &
Colours – this means there are other flavours and colours that do not need to be listed in or named in specific amounts. This will only be a concern if there is an allergy to a paritcular colour or flavour.
Malic Acid – found in
apples this will add the sour content to the product and is safe to ingest and
mostly used in topical creams, however it has also been found useful for fibromyalgia
sufferers.
Alfalfa – is a beneficial
herb which can lower cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation and levelling blood
sugar levels. It should not be consumed in excess in pregnancy or oestrogen sensitive
conditions as it is seen as a phytoestrogen, it can also increase the symptoms
of auto-immune diseases. Medications it
may affect include warfarin, contraception pills and immune suppressants
Sucralose- is a synthetic sweetener that the
body is unable to metabolise. It is a sweetener which through many studies have
should to cause migraines, gastrointestinal issues as well as a possible link
to some cancers only in excessive amounts
Pepper – is often used to enhance
the absorption rates of some nutrients and a power nutrient. An excess of pepper can affect any
medications that are changed by the liver (as listed above)
Fortunately this product lists all ingredients included (anything less than 5% does not have to be listed) and it is recommended at serve 2 serves per day (3g per serve). This product also meets all TGA guidelines & all ingredients are listed are minimal amounts as directed by TGA
Before consuming any supplement it is important you are aware of the ingredients and it is important to contact your health care professional to help decide whether a product is safe for you. If you have any questions about supplements you are taken please contact Naed Nutrition at admin@naednutrition.com.au
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