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Green Tea Extract (EGCG) para Exercise Performance for Weight Loss

C Evidencia Evidencia limitada de estudios pequeños, pero existen algunas señales positivas.

EGCG plus caffeine may enhance exercise-induced fat oxidation. A 12-week study found green tea extract combined with exercise increased fat oxidation more than exercise alone. Benefits are partly attributable to caffeine content.

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Conclusión

            
            
EGCG plus caffeine may enhance exercise-induced fat oxidation. A 12-week study found green tea extract combined with exercise increased fat oxidation more than exercise alone. Benefits are partly attributable to caffeine content.

            
            
        

    










    

  
Key Study Findings





    

        
        

            

                
                    Review
                
                
                
                
            

            
                Herbal medicine for sports: a review.
            
            

                
                Dose: None
                
                
                vs: None
                
                
                Outcome: None
                
                
                Efecto: None
                
                
                None
                
            

            
            
Población: Athletes

            
        

        
    







    
    

        
        

            

  
Key Statistics





            


    

        
6

        
Estudios

    

    

        
300

        
Participantes

    

    

        
            
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Positive

    

    

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Calificación

    




        


        
        
        

            

  
Referenced Papers





            

                
                

                    

                        
                            Herbal medicine for sports: a review.
                        
                        
                            
                                Review
                            
                            
                            
                        
                    

                    

                        Journal of the …
                        2018
                        
                        150 citas
                        
                    

                

                
            

        

        

        
        
        

            

  
Dosage & Usage





            
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units


            
            

                
Dosificaciones de uso común

                

                    
                    

                        
general:

                        
250-500 mg/day standardized to 50% EGCG

                    

                    
                    

                        
equivalent:

                        
3-5 cups green tea/day

                    

                    
                    

                        
weightmanagement:

                        
400-800 mg EGCG/day

                    

                    
                

                
                

                    Límite superior: 800 mg EGCG/day (hepatotoxicity risk above this; rare but documented)
                

                
            

            

            
            

                
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación

                

                    

                        
                            

                                Dosificación
                                Duración
                                Efecto
                                N
                            

                        
                        
                            
                            

                                None
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                                    Mixed
                                    
                                
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                Mejor momento para tomar: With meals (reduces nausea risk); avoid on empty stomach; space from iron-containing foods/supp
            

            
        

        

        
        
        

            

  
Safety & Side Effects





            

                
                

                    
Efectos secundarios reportados

                    
    
                        
                        
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                            Nausea on empty stomach
                        
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                            Insomnia (caffeine content)
                        
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                            Rare hepatotoxicity at high doses
                        
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                            Reduced iron absorption
                        
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Interacciones conocidas

                    
    
                        
                        
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                            Nadolol (reduced bioavailability)
                        
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                            Iron supplements (reduced absorption)
                        
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                            Blood thinners (theoretical)
                        
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                            Other stimulants (additive effects)
                        
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                        Ingesta máxima tolerable: 800 mg EGCG/day (hepatotoxicity risk above this; rare but documented)
                    

                

                
            

            

                Consulte siempre a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.
            

        

        

        
        
        

            

  
Frequently Asked Questions





            




    
    

        
            Does Green Tea Extract (EGCG) help with Exercise Performance for Weight Loss?
            
        
        

            Based on 6 studies with 300 participants, there is limited but promising evidence that Green Tea Extract (EGCG) may support Exercise Performance for Weight Loss management. Our evidence grade is C (Some Evidence).
        

    

    
    

        
            How much Green Tea Extract (EGCG) should I take for Exercise Performance for Weight Loss?
            
        
        

            Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 250-500 mg/day standardized to 50% EGCG. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
        

    

    
    

        
            Are there side effects of Green Tea Extract (EGCG)?
            
        
        

            Reported side effects may include Nausea on empty stomach, Insomnia (caffeine content), Rare hepatotoxicity at high doses, Reduced iron absorption. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
        

    

    
    

        
            How strong is the evidence for Green Tea Extract (EGCG) and Exercise Performance for Weight Loss?
            
        
        

            We rate the evidence as Grade C (Some Evidence). This rating is based on 6 peer-reviewed studies with 300 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.
        

    

    




        

        

        
        
        

            

  




            

                
                

                    
Otros ingredientes para Exercise Performance for Weight Loss

                    

                        
                        
                            Caffeine
                            A

                        
                        
                        
                            Ashwagandha
                            B

                        
                        
                        
                            Iron
                            C

                        
                        
                        
                            L-Carnitine
                            C

                        
                        
                    

                

                

                
                

                    
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) para otras condiciones

                    

                        
                        
                            Obesity
                            B

                        
                        
                        
                            Abdominal Fat Reduction
                            B

                        
                        
                        
                            Weight Loss Plateau
                            C

                        
                        
                    

                

                
            

        

        

    


    
    






  
References

  
    
    
    
  1. 
      [1]
      Maha Sellami et al..
      J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
      2018.
      Herbal medicine for sports: a review.
      doi:10.1186/s12970-018-0218-y
      PubMed
    
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