NOW Foods EGCg, Green Tea Extract, 400 mg (90 Veg Capsules) — (Pakistan Market)

The Same Formula as Our Other NOW Green Tea Listing, With One Important Addition

If you've seen our other NOW Foods Green Tea Extract listing, it's worth being transparent: this "EGCg" product uses the identical formula — 400mg of green tea extract standardized to a minimum of 80% total catechins and 50% EGCg (providing 200mg of EGCg specifically), plus 50mg of decaffeinated green tea leaf. NOW markets this same extract under slightly different name emphasis depending on the listing, but the supplement facts are the same. What we want to add here, though, is a genuinely important safety point that deserves more prominence than we gave it previously.

A Rare but Documented Liver Consideration Worth Taking Seriously

Concentrated green tea extract, including EGCg specifically, has been associated in rare cases with liver-related concerns, particularly at higher doses or when taken on an empty stomach. This is exactly why NOW Foods' label specifically instructs: take with food, do not take on an empty stomach, and do not exceed the recommended dose. The label also specifically extends its medical consultation caution to anyone with liver impairment. If you ever experience unusual fatigue, dark urine, or abdominal pain while taking this product, please discontinue use and consult a doctor promptly — these are the recognized early warning signs associated with the rare liver concerns linked to concentrated green tea extract in medical literature. This is a genuinely important instruction to follow exactly as directed, not a routine caution to skim past.

What EGCg Actually Is

EGCg (Epigallocatechin Gallate) is green tea's most abundant and most extensively studied catechin, scientifically associated with helping maintain healthy tissues in the face of normal metabolic stress and supporting proper cell cycle regulation. One capsule of this extract is described as providing phytonutrient content equivalent to roughly 2-3 cups of brewed green tea, concentrated into a single, standardized daily dose rather than relying on how much you happen to drink.

A Caffeine Note

Even though this includes decaffeinated green tea leaf, the standardized extract itself naturally contains up to 4mg of caffeine — a small amount compared to coffee, but worth knowing if you're highly caffeine-sensitive. If that applies to you, taking this earlier in the day is a sensible approach.

A Simple, Vegetarian Formula

The capsule is Hypromellose, a plant-based cellulose material, with microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide rounding out the formula — fully vegetarian, with no Halal sourcing ambiguity.

Ingredient Breakdown

Non-GMO Project Verified. Vegetarian/Vegan. Soy-free. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients.

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