What is Green Tea Extract?
Green tea extract is a concentrated form of Camellia sinensis leaf. Catechins such as EGCG are the plant compounds it is commonly standardized for.
Why is it used in blood sugar support supplements?
It is included in many metabolism-support formulas for its antioxidant content and natural caffeine.
What does the research say?
General background is available from the NCCIH. Research on these ingredients in finished liquid supplements is limited, and nothing here suggests the product treats diabetes or any other condition.
Green Tea Extract in Glyco Defender
Green Tea Leaf Extract is a named botanical in the formula, alongside Guarana, which also contains caffeine. See the full ingredients page.
Safety considerations
Green tea extract contains caffeine, and concentrated extracts have been linked in rare cases to liver problems. People sensitive to caffeine, pregnant or nursing women, and anyone with liver conditions or on medication should check with a healthcare professional.