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what percent Polyphenols ?

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392mg Polyphenols322mg Catechins200mg EGCg4 mg caffeineI obtained this information from product-test results from an independent research company called consumerlab.com   It has been worth the paid subscription to learn about the supplements and see which ones stand up to their claims, and which ones have the most or best forms of an active ingredient.  Anyhoo, this product tested as the most cost-effective as well as the most amount of EGCg per serving.  They tied though with COSTCO's True Nature version of the same.  The main diff is that the COSTCO version contains 24.5mg caffeine per cap.Also, I don't want to freak anyone out that may be taking another good EGCg supplement; so here were the other brands that WERE quality tested:  Andrew Lessmans, Gaia, Healthy Origins Teavigo, Life Extension, Nature'sBounty, New Chapter, Solgar, Swanson, Puritan Pride, Vitamin World.  They all passed.  Omega sports Green Tea did not.  The actual EGCg was only 38% of what they listed, and the daily dose contained 1-1.5 mcg, which exceeds the lead limit for safety in a daily dosage. Enzymatic Therapy failed also, but only due to having 83 rather than 100% of their advertised EGCg content.It may be too much info, but hopefully it will be helpful for many.

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What is the difference between  NOW Foods EGCg Green Tea Extract 400mg and Now green tea extract 400mg

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NOW Foods EGCG has a greater percentage of the product as EGCG instead of other antioxidants found in NOW Foods Green Tea Extract 400mg.

Question 3

Is this epicatechin?

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EGCg is EpiGalloCatechin gallate. It is a type of catechin that is found in green tea.

Question 4

I saw a review or two that mentioned the capsules were very large and hard to swallow.  Could someone who owns these please measure?

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Hello, They are 7/8" long and 1/4" wide, soft capsules I have had no trouble swallowing at all.

ASIN	B001DNV5CA
ASIN	B001DNV5CA
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Best Sellers Rank	#11,537 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #4 in Green Tea Herbal Supplements #1,399 in Sales & Deals #1,453 in Diet & Sports Nutrition
Brand Name	NOW Foods
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,649)
Date First Available	April 28, 2004
Department	Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Dosage Form	Capsule
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739047571, 08720634110723
Item Form	Capsule
Item Volume	0.59 liters
Item Weight	5.6 ounces
Item model number	4757
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer Part Number	4757
Material Features	Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Free
Model Number	4757
Number of Items	1
Package Quantity	1
Product Dimensions	2.7 x 2.7 x 4.75 inches; 5.6 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Anxiety Relief
Special Ingredients	Green Tea
Total Servings Per Container	180
UPC	733739047571
Unit Count	180 Count

NOW Supplements, EGCg Green Tea Extract 400 mg, 180 Veg Caps

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