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.pill{display:inline-block;background:var(--gl);color:var(--gd);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px;font-weight:700;font-size:.85em;margin:2px 4px 2px 0}\n.scn-cl img.full{max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;display:block;margin:16px auto}\n@media(max-width:640px){.scn-cl h1{font-size:1.7em}.scn-cl .hero{padding:26px 20px}.scn-cl .cta{padding:22px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"scn-cl\">\n<div class=\"hero\">\n<span class=\"kick\">Ingredient Guide \u00b7 Green Tea Extract 95% Polyphenols \u00b7 EGCG<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Green Tea Extract Benefits: How EGCG Increases Fat Oxidation During Exercise \u2014 Without Caffeine<\/h1>\n<p class=\"sub\">Green tea catechins are the most researched fat-oxidation botanicals on earth. The key is EGCG at a real dose, standardised and decaffeinated \u2014 so the effect comes from the polyphenols, not from a stimulant.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A cup of green tea contains perhaps 50\u2013100 mg of catechins. The clinical trials that showed increased fat oxidation, reduced body fat and better exercise metabolism used concentrated extracts delivering 300\u2013600 mg of catechins and 150\u2013400 mg of <strong>EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)<\/strong> per day. That is why extract matters, and why standardisation matters even more.<\/p>\n<p>The classic criticism of green tea fat burners is that the effect comes from caffeine. The research says otherwise: in a landmark trial, decaffeinated green tea extract increased fat oxidation during moderate exercise by 17% (Venables 2008), and an 8-week study with 400 mg\/day of decaffeinated EGCG plus exercise increased maximal fat oxidation by up to 45% and raised the share of energy from fat during steady-state exercise from 21% to 35% (Roberts 2021). The polyphenols do the work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong><\/a> uses 350 mg of green tea extract standardised to 95% polyphenols per sachet \u2014 332.5 mg polyphenols and 166 mg EGCG \u2014 decaffeinated, and paired with BioPerine\u00ae piperine, which has been shown to increase EGCG absorption and slow its clearance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Green tea at a dose a cup can’t give you.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2: 166 mg EGCG per sachet, zero caffeine, BioPerine\u00ae-enhanced absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How does green tea extract (EGCG) work? The mechanism explained<\/h2>\n<h3>COMT inhibition prolongs noradrenaline<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG inhibits catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), the enzyme that degrades noradrenaline. With COMT slowed, noradrenaline stays active longer at fat-cell beta-receptors, extending the lipolysis signal \u2014 the primary mechanism for green tea’s thermogenic and fat-mobilising effect.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased fat oxidation during exercise<\/h3>\n<p>By raising noradrenaline tone and fatty-acid availability, EGCG shifts substrate use towards fat during moderate exercise, measured as a lower respiratory quotient and higher fat-oxidation rates in trained and recreationally active adults.<\/p>\n<h3>AMPK activation and fat-storage genes<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG activates AMPK in liver and muscle and down-regulates lipogenic enzymes (fatty-acid synthase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase), reducing new fat synthesis while increasing oxidation.<\/p>\n<h3>Reduced fat absorption<\/h3>\n<p>Catechins inhibit pancreatic lipase and the emulsification of dietary fat, modestly reducing fat absorption from meals \u2014 a minor but additive effect.<\/p>\n<h3>Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory signalling<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG is a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species and modulates NF-\u03baB signalling, protecting vascular, liver and brain tissue from oxidative stress \u2014 including the oxidative load of hard training.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the sports performance benefits of green tea extract (EGCG)?<\/h2>\n<p>Green tea extract is one of the few fat-loss ingredients with direct measurements of substrate oxidation during exercise in humans.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does green tea extract increase fat burning during exercise?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Decaffeinated green tea extract increased fat oxidation during 30 minutes of moderate cycling by 17% in men (Venables 2008); 8 weeks of 400 mg EGCG\/day with exercise increased maximal fat oxidation by up to 45% (Roberts 2021).<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does it spare glycogen?<\/h3>\n<p>Energy that comes from fat is energy not drawn from glycogen. In the Roberts trial, fat’s share of energy during steady-state exercise rose from 21% to 35% \u2014 carbohydrate use fell correspondingly.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does green tea extract improve endurance capacity?<\/h3>\n<p>In animal work, catechins increased endurance capacity and muscle fat oxidation markedly; in humans, improved fat oxidation and insulin sensitivity translate to better fuel economy at sub-maximal pace.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does EGCG improve insulin sensitivity in athletes?<\/h3>\n<p>The Venables trial also found a 13% improvement in insulin sensitivity after green tea extract \u2014 better glycogen storage from the same carbohydrate intake.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does green tea extract reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress?<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG lowers markers of lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation after intense exercise and supports recovery of muscle function.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does it help body recomposition with training?<\/h3>\n<p>Combining green tea catechins with exercise produced greater reductions in abdominal fat than exercise alone in a 12-week trial (Maki 2009).<\/p>\n<h3>7. Does green tea extract reduce muscle soreness?<\/h3>\n<p>Catechin supplementation reduced markers of muscle damage and soreness after eccentric exercise in several trials, supporting faster return to training.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Does it affect heart rate or sleep?<\/h3>\n<p>Not when decaffeinated. SCN\u2122 uses a 95% polyphenol extract with no stimulant load, so green tea’s fat-oxidation benefit comes with none of caffeine’s cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Burn more fat per kilometre.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 delivers decaffeinated 95% green tea extract with 3,000 mg carnitine and Capsimax\u00ae \u2014 the fat-oxidation stack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Order Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What are the health benefits of green tea extract (EGCG)?<\/h2>\n<p>Green tea is among the most studied foods in the world, with large cohorts and meta-analyses behind its metabolic, cardiovascular and brain benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does green tea extract help with weight loss?<\/h3>\n<p>Meta-analyses of randomised trials show green tea catechins produce modest but significant reductions in body weight and help maintain weight after loss, with larger effects in combination with exercise (Hursel 2009; Phung 2010).<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does green tea extract reduce visceral fat?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 catechin-rich green tea reduced abdominal and visceral fat area more than control in several 12-week trials, especially when combined with activity.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does green tea support heart health?<\/h3>\n<p>Green tea catechins support healthy blood pressure, improve endothelial function and favourably affect LDL cholesterol oxidation in trials and cohorts.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does EGCG support normal blood sugar?<\/h3>\n<p>Green tea extract improved insulin sensitivity by 13% in healthy men and supports normal post-meal glucose handling.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does green tea extract support liver health?<\/h3>\n<p>Catechins reduce liver fat accumulation and liver enzyme markers in trials in people with excess liver fat, via AMPK activation and reduced lipogenesis.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does green tea support brain function?<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG and L-theanine support attention and working memory; long-term green tea consumption is associated with better cognitive aging in large cohorts.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Is green tea extract a strong antioxidant?<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG is one of the most potent dietary antioxidants, protecting lipids, proteins and DNA from oxidative damage.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Does green tea support healthy skin?<\/h3>\n<p>Catechins protect skin from UV-induced oxidative damage and support skin elasticity and hydration in supplementation trials.<\/p>\n<h2>green tea extract (EGCG) for endurance athletes: who benefits most?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Runners<\/h3>\n<p>Easy and long runs are fat-oxidation training; EGCG amplifies the adaptation, raising the share of energy from fat and sparing glycogen for the finish. Take it before long runs, with your carnitine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>The Venables trial was done on a bike: 17% more fat oxidation at moderate intensity. Over a four-hour ride that is a measurable glycogen saving for the final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Triathletes<\/h3>\n<p>Three disciplines, one glycogen tank. EGCG’s substrate shift and the 13% insulin-sensitivity gain help you both burn fat on the bike and store glycogen faster afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Swimmers<\/h3>\n<p>Swimmers often struggle with body fat despite huge volumes. Green tea extract with training reduced abdominal fat more than training alone \u2014 without caffeine that would wreck sleep after evening sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Marathon runners<\/h3>\n<p>Fat adaptation is the marathoner’s edge. Eight weeks of decaffeinated EGCG raised fat oxidation up to 45% \u2014 build it into your long-run routine from the start of the block.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>The most studied fat-oxidation botanical. Properly dosed.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2: 166 mg EGCG + BioPerine\u00ae + 3,000 mg carnitine + Capsimax\u00ae, zero caffeine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How much green tea extract (EGCG) do you need, and when should you take it?<\/h2>\n<p>Effective trials used <strong>270\u2013400 mg EGCG per day<\/strong> (roughly 400\u2013600 mg total catechins), typically for 8\u201312 weeks, often split around meals or taken before exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong> provides 350 mg green tea extract (95% polyphenols, 166 mg EGCG) per sachet \u2014 332 mg EGCG at the daily dose of two sachets, squarely in the studied range. BioPerine\u00ae piperine increases EGCG bioavailability and slows its clearance.<\/p>\n<p>Take green tea extract before training or before meals. Decaffeinated extracts can be taken in the evening. Very high-dose EGCG on an empty stomach has rarely been associated with liver stress \u2014 the doses in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 are well below those levels and are taken with the other ingredients, but anyone with a liver condition should consult their doctor.<\/p>\n<h2>Which SCN\u2122 products contain green tea extract (EGCG)?<\/h2>\n<p>SCN\u2122 uses high-purity, decaffeinated green tea extract in its stimulant-free fat burner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>350 mg green tea extract (95% polyphenols, 166 mg EGCG) per sachet, with BioPerine\u00ae for absorption, 3,000 mg triple carnitine, Capsimax\u00ae, berberine, grape seed OPC, choline, inositol and N-acetyl-L-tyrosine. Zero caffeine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about green tea extract (EGCG)<\/h2>\n<div class='faq'>\n<details>\n<summary>Does green tea extract work without caffeine?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The decaffeinated trials (Venables 2008, Roberts 2021) showed increased fat oxidation from the catechins alone. Caffeine adds a stimulant effect but is not required.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much EGCG is in a cup of green tea?<\/summary>\n<p>Roughly 30\u201370 mg, depending on brewing. The studied doses of 270\u2013400 mg\/day require an extract.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is green tea extract safe for the liver?<\/summary>\n<p>At the doses in food supplements taken with food, yes; EFSA considers intakes below 800 mg EGCG\/day from supplements safe for most adults. Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 provides 332 mg\/day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I take green tea extract in the evening?<\/summary>\n<p>Decaffeinated extracts like the one in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 do not affect sleep.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does piperine really increase EGCG absorption?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2014 piperine raised EGCG plasma levels and slowed its elimination in controlled studies (Lambert 2004), which is why BioPerine\u00ae is in the formula.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px\">\n<span class=\"kick\">SCN\u2122 \u00b7 Made in Europe \u00b7 100% doping-free<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:6px\">Decaffeinated. Standardised. Clinically dosed.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 puts 166 mg EGCG per sachet to work with 3,000 mg carnitine and Capsimax\u00ae \u2014 the stimulant-free fat burner.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Add Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 to basket \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Scientific references<\/h2>\n<ol class='refs'>\n<li>Venables MC, Hulston CJ, Cox HR, Jeukendrup AE. Green tea extract ingestion, fat oxidation, and glucose tolerance in healthy humans. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87:778\u2013784.<\/li>\n<li>Roberts JD et al. The impact of decaffeinated green tea extract on fat oxidation, body composition and cardio-metabolic health in overweight, recreationally active individuals. Nutrients 2021;13:764.<\/li>\n<li>Hursel R, Viechtbauer W, Westerterp-Plantenga MS. The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis. Int J Obes 2009;33:956\u2013961.<\/li>\n<li>Maki KC et al. Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight and obese adults. J Nutr 2009;139:264\u2013270.<\/li>\n<li>Phung OJ et al. Effect of green tea catechins with or without caffeine on anthropometric measures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2010;91:73\u201381.<\/li>\n<li>Lambert JD et al. Piperine enhances the bioavailability of the tea polyphenol (\u2212)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in mice. J Nutr 2004;134:1948\u20131952.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA ANS Panel. Scientific opinion on the safety of green tea catechins. EFSA Journal 2018;16(4):5239.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"small\"><em>Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. This content is for education and general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or dietitian. 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The key is EGCG at a real dose, standardised and decaffeinated \u2014 so the effect comes from the polyphenols, not from a stimulant.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A cup of green tea contains perhaps 50\u2013100 mg of catechins. The clinical trials that showed increased fat oxidation, reduced body fat and better exercise metabolism used concentrated extracts delivering 300\u2013600 mg of catechins and 150\u2013400 mg of <strong>EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate)<\/strong> per day. That is why extract matters, and why standardisation matters even more.<\/p>\n<p>The classic criticism of green tea fat burners is that the effect comes from caffeine. The research says otherwise: in a landmark trial, decaffeinated green tea extract increased fat oxidation during moderate exercise by 17% (Venables 2008), and an 8-week study with 400 mg\/day of decaffeinated EGCG plus exercise increased maximal fat oxidation by up to 45% and raised the share of energy from fat during steady-state exercise from 21% to 35% (Roberts 2021). The polyphenols do the work.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong><\/a> uses 350 mg of green tea extract standardised to 95% polyphenols per sachet \u2014 332.5 mg polyphenols and 166 mg EGCG \u2014 decaffeinated, and paired with BioPerine\u00ae piperine, which has been shown to increase EGCG absorption and slow its clearance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Green tea at a dose a cup can’t give you.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2: 166 mg EGCG per sachet, zero caffeine, BioPerine\u00ae-enhanced absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How does green tea extract (EGCG) work? The mechanism explained<\/h2>\n<h3>COMT inhibition prolongs noradrenaline<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG inhibits catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), the enzyme that degrades noradrenaline. With COMT slowed, noradrenaline stays active longer at fat-cell beta-receptors, extending the lipolysis signal \u2014 the primary mechanism for green tea’s thermogenic and fat-mobilising effect.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased fat oxidation during exercise<\/h3>\n<p>By raising noradrenaline tone and fatty-acid availability, EGCG shifts substrate use towards fat during moderate exercise, measured as a lower respiratory quotient and higher fat-oxidation rates in trained and recreationally active adults.<\/p>\n<h3>AMPK activation and fat-storage genes<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG activates AMPK in liver and muscle and down-regulates lipogenic enzymes (fatty-acid synthase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase), reducing new fat synthesis while increasing oxidation.<\/p>\n<h3>Reduced fat absorption<\/h3>\n<p>Catechins inhibit pancreatic lipase and the emulsification of dietary fat, modestly reducing fat absorption from meals \u2014 a minor but additive effect.<\/p>\n<h3>Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory signalling<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG is a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species and modulates NF-\u03baB signalling, protecting vascular, liver and brain tissue from oxidative stress \u2014 including the oxidative load of hard training.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the sports performance benefits of green tea extract (EGCG)?<\/h2>\n<p>Green tea extract is one of the few fat-loss ingredients with direct measurements of substrate oxidation during exercise in humans.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does green tea extract increase fat burning during exercise?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Decaffeinated green tea extract increased fat oxidation during 30 minutes of moderate cycling by 17% in men (Venables 2008); 8 weeks of 400 mg EGCG\/day with exercise increased maximal fat oxidation by up to 45% (Roberts 2021).<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does it spare glycogen?<\/h3>\n<p>Energy that comes from fat is energy not drawn from glycogen. In the Roberts trial, fat’s share of energy during steady-state exercise rose from 21% to 35% \u2014 carbohydrate use fell correspondingly.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does green tea extract improve endurance capacity?<\/h3>\n<p>In animal work, catechins increased endurance capacity and muscle fat oxidation markedly; in humans, improved fat oxidation and insulin sensitivity translate to better fuel economy at sub-maximal pace.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does EGCG improve insulin sensitivity in athletes?<\/h3>\n<p>The Venables trial also found a 13% improvement in insulin sensitivity after green tea extract \u2014 better glycogen storage from the same carbohydrate intake.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does green tea extract reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress?<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG lowers markers of lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation after intense exercise and supports recovery of muscle function.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does it help body recomposition with training?<\/h3>\n<p>Combining green tea catechins with exercise produced greater reductions in abdominal fat than exercise alone in a 12-week trial (Maki 2009).<\/p>\n<h3>7. Does green tea extract reduce muscle soreness?<\/h3>\n<p>Catechin supplementation reduced markers of muscle damage and soreness after eccentric exercise in several trials, supporting faster return to training.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Does it affect heart rate or sleep?<\/h3>\n<p>Not when decaffeinated. SCN\u2122 uses a 95% polyphenol extract with no stimulant load, so green tea’s fat-oxidation benefit comes with none of caffeine’s cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>Burn more fat per kilometre.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 delivers decaffeinated 95% green tea extract with 3,000 mg carnitine and Capsimax\u00ae \u2014 the fat-oxidation stack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Order Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What are the health benefits of green tea extract (EGCG)?<\/h2>\n<p>Green tea is among the most studied foods in the world, with large cohorts and meta-analyses behind its metabolic, cardiovascular and brain benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Does green tea extract help with weight loss?<\/h3>\n<p>Meta-analyses of randomised trials show green tea catechins produce modest but significant reductions in body weight and help maintain weight after loss, with larger effects in combination with exercise (Hursel 2009; Phung 2010).<\/p>\n<h3>2. Does green tea extract reduce visceral fat?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 catechin-rich green tea reduced abdominal and visceral fat area more than control in several 12-week trials, especially when combined with activity.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Does green tea support heart health?<\/h3>\n<p>Green tea catechins support healthy blood pressure, improve endothelial function and favourably affect LDL cholesterol oxidation in trials and cohorts.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Does EGCG support normal blood sugar?<\/h3>\n<p>Green tea extract improved insulin sensitivity by 13% in healthy men and supports normal post-meal glucose handling.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Does green tea extract support liver health?<\/h3>\n<p>Catechins reduce liver fat accumulation and liver enzyme markers in trials in people with excess liver fat, via AMPK activation and reduced lipogenesis.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Does green tea support brain function?<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG and L-theanine support attention and working memory; long-term green tea consumption is associated with better cognitive aging in large cohorts.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Is green tea extract a strong antioxidant?<\/h3>\n<p>EGCG is one of the most potent dietary antioxidants, protecting lipids, proteins and DNA from oxidative damage.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Does green tea support healthy skin?<\/h3>\n<p>Catechins protect skin from UV-induced oxidative damage and support skin elasticity and hydration in supplementation trials.<\/p>\n<h2>green tea extract (EGCG) for endurance athletes: who benefits most?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Runners<\/h3>\n<p>Easy and long runs are fat-oxidation training; EGCG amplifies the adaptation, raising the share of energy from fat and sparing glycogen for the finish. Take it before long runs, with your carnitine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>The Venables trial was done on a bike: 17% more fat oxidation at moderate intensity. Over a four-hour ride that is a measurable glycogen saving for the final climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Triathletes<\/h3>\n<p>Three disciplines, one glycogen tank. EGCG’s substrate shift and the 13% insulin-sensitivity gain help you both burn fat on the bike and store glycogen faster afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Swimmers<\/h3>\n<p>Swimmers often struggle with body fat despite huge volumes. Green tea extract with training reduced abdominal fat more than training alone \u2014 without caffeine that would wreck sleep after evening sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aud\">\n<h3>Marathon runners<\/h3>\n<p>Fat adaptation is the marathoner’s edge. Eight weeks of decaffeinated EGCG raised fat oxidation up to 45% \u2014 build it into your long-run routine from the start of the block.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div>\n<h3>The most studied fat-oxidation botanical. Properly dosed.<\/h3>\n<p>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2: 166 mg EGCG + BioPerine\u00ae + 3,000 mg carnitine + Capsimax\u00ae, zero caffeine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How much green tea extract (EGCG) do you need, and when should you take it?<\/h2>\n<p>Effective trials used <strong>270\u2013400 mg EGCG per day<\/strong> (roughly 400\u2013600 mg total catechins), typically for 8\u201312 weeks, often split around meals or taken before exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/strong> provides 350 mg green tea extract (95% polyphenols, 166 mg EGCG) per sachet \u2014 332 mg EGCG at the daily dose of two sachets, squarely in the studied range. BioPerine\u00ae piperine increases EGCG bioavailability and slows its clearance.<\/p>\n<p>Take green tea extract before training or before meals. Decaffeinated extracts can be taken in the evening. Very high-dose EGCG on an empty stomach has rarely been associated with liver stress \u2014 the doses in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 are well below those levels and are taken with the other ingredients, but anyone with a liver condition should consult their doctor.<\/p>\n<h2>Which SCN\u2122 products contain green tea extract (EGCG)?<\/h2>\n<p>SCN\u2122 uses high-purity, decaffeinated green tea extract in its stimulant-free fat burner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>350 mg green tea extract (95% polyphenols, 166 mg EGCG) per sachet, with BioPerine\u00ae for absorption, 3,000 mg triple carnitine, Capsimax\u00ae, berberine, grape seed OPC, choline, inositol and N-acetyl-L-tyrosine. Zero caffeine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:8px\"><a class=\"btn ghost\" style=\"padding:8px 16px;font-size:.9em\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">View product \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about green tea extract (EGCG)<\/h2>\n<div class='faq'>\n<details>\n<summary>Does green tea extract work without caffeine?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The decaffeinated trials (Venables 2008, Roberts 2021) showed increased fat oxidation from the catechins alone. Caffeine adds a stimulant effect but is not required.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much EGCG is in a cup of green tea?<\/summary>\n<p>Roughly 30\u201370 mg, depending on brewing. The studied doses of 270\u2013400 mg\/day require an extract.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is green tea extract safe for the liver?<\/summary>\n<p>At the doses in food supplements taken with food, yes; EFSA considers intakes below 800 mg EGCG\/day from supplements safe for most adults. Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 provides 332 mg\/day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I take green tea extract in the evening?<\/summary>\n<p>Decaffeinated extracts like the one in Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 do not affect sleep.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does piperine really increase EGCG absorption?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2014 piperine raised EGCG plasma levels and slowed its elimination in controlled studies (Lambert 2004), which is why BioPerine\u00ae is in the formula.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px\">\n<span class=\"kick\">SCN\u2122 \u00b7 Made in Europe \u00b7 100% doping-free<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:6px\">Decaffeinated. Standardised. Clinically dosed.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\">Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 puts 166 mg EGCG per sachet to work with 3,000 mg carnitine and Capsimax\u00ae \u2014 the stimulant-free fat burner.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/product\/fatloss-diet-weightloss-carnitine\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Add Carni-Lipolysis Active\u00b9\u00b2 to basket \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Scientific references<\/h2>\n<ol class='refs'>\n<li>Venables MC, Hulston CJ, Cox HR, Jeukendrup AE. Green tea extract ingestion, fat oxidation, and glucose tolerance in healthy humans. Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87:778\u2013784.<\/li>\n<li>Roberts JD et al. The impact of decaffeinated green tea extract on fat oxidation, body composition and cardio-metabolic health in overweight, recreationally active individuals. Nutrients 2021;13:764.<\/li>\n<li>Hursel R, Viechtbauer W, Westerterp-Plantenga MS. The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis. Int J Obes 2009;33:956\u2013961.<\/li>\n<li>Maki KC et al. Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight and obese adults. J Nutr 2009;139:264\u2013270.<\/li>\n<li>Phung OJ et al. Effect of green tea catechins with or without caffeine on anthropometric measures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2010;91:73\u201381.<\/li>\n<li>Lambert JD et al. Piperine enhances the bioavailability of the tea polyphenol (\u2212)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate in mice. J Nutr 2004;134:1948\u20131952.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA ANS Panel. Scientific opinion on the safety of green tea catechins. EFSA Journal 2018;16(4):5239.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"small\"><em>Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. This content is for education and general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or dietitian. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children. Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you take medication or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green Tea Extract (EGCG) Benefits for Fat Burning, Endurance & Health | SCN\u2122 Ingredient Guide \u00b7 Green Tea Extract 95% Polyphenols \u00b7 EGCG Green Tea Extract Benefits: How EGCG Increases Fat Oxidation During Exercise \u2014 Without Caffeine Green tea catechins are the most researched fat-oxidation botanicals on earth. 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