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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	B0019LRYK8
ASIN	B0019LRYK8
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#34,430 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) #38 in Green Tea (Health & Personal Care)
Brand	Now Foods
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,152)
Date First Available	7 August 2012
Dosage Form	Capsule
Generic Name	Wellness
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739047045, 08720964292786
Importer	[email protected]
Importer Contact Information	[email protected]
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Expiration Dated Product	Yes
Item Dimensions LxWxH	50 x 50 x 109 Millimeters
Item Form	Capsule
Item Nype Name	Wellness
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Volume	0.2 Millilitres
Item Weight	0.19 Pounds
Item Weight	83.9 g
Item model number	4704
Manufacturer	Now Foods, Now Foods
Manufacturer	Now Foods, Now Foods
Manufacturer Contact Information	Now Foods
Manufacturer Part Number	733739047045
Model number	4704
Net Quantity	90 Count
Number of Items	1
Packer	[email protected]
Packer Contact Information	[email protected]
Product Dimensions	4.95 x 4.95 x 10.92 cm; 83.91 g
Recommended Uses For Product	Dietary Supplement
Special Ingredients	Green Tea
UPC	733739047045
Unit Count	90 Count

Now EGCg GreenTea Ext 400mg (EGCg 200mg) 90vcap

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