Green tea has been consumed as a beverage for centuries. It originated in China and then spread to Japan and the Middle East. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the health benefits of green tea. The active components of green tea are known as polyphenols. The polyphenols that demonstrate the most significant biological effects are the catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). These compounds have significant biological activity. They work in several ways to improve cardiovascular health, support normal, healthy cell growth, provide antioxidant protection and support a healthy metabolism.* Our European Standardized Green Tea Extract is made by a water extraction method without the use of harmful solvents.
Features:
Features European green tea extract made by a water extraction method without the use of harmful solvents. The majority of studies conducted on green tea involved the water infusion (brewed) form of the tea. This extract is closer to the kind of green tea found in the most significant studies.
Two capsules are equivalent to about one cup of tea.
Standardized to 50% Catechins.
Contains 17% EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate).
Green tea standardized extracts are made for the convenience of taking a capsule rather than drinking several cups of tea.
Benefits:
Green tea catechins are powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals.*
Green tea has been shown in studies to support the health of the cardiovascular system.*
Green tea helps support normal, healthy cell growth.*
EGCG, a polyphenol found in green tea has been shown to support a normal, healthy metabolic rate (rate at which the body burns calories).*
Green tea may help support a healthy body weight.*
Contains naturally-occurring L-theanine, an amino acid that provides a “calming” effect and helps counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.*
Ingredients
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is one of the oldest plants used in traditional medicine. It is Native to Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, and India. It's been used extensively due to its beneficial properties and diverse uses, in the treatment of wounds, abscesses, arthritis, bronchitis, and digestive disorders [1]. The seeds are the most important and useful part of the fenugreek plant [1]. Many of the functional and medicinal properties of fenugreek are attributed to its chemical composition (20–25% protein, 45–50% dietary fiber, 20–25% mucilaginous soluble fiber, 6–8% fatty acids and essential oils, and 2–5% steroidal saponins) [2].
Evidence supports Fenugreek may help help individuals with Diabetes. In one study, it was shown improvements in blood glucose levels and reduction in total and LDL Cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein)[3]. This believed due to its high fiber content.
Studies suggest Fenugreek may have an improvement in Testosterone Levels, and regulating Aromatase (helping manage estrogen & conversion to estrogen), and regulating DHT levels (regulating 5a-Reductase that breaks down testosterone into Dihydrotestosterone/DHT) including increases in strength and libido [4,5].
Fenugreek seeds are naturally rich in fiber, iron and magnesium.
Fenugreek contains Saponins, which contribute to its benefits, such as Diosgenin which has been shown to have improvements in diabetes conditions.
May help improve Menstrual Cramps
Suggested Use: 30 drops (1mL) in water or juice, 1-3 times daily, or as needed.
References
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4. Wilborn C, Taylor L, Poole C, Foster C, Willoughby D, Kreider R. Effects of a purported aromatase and 5α-reductase inhibitor on hormone profiles in college-age men. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2010 Dec;20(6):457-65. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.20.6.457. PMID: 21116018.
5. Steels E, Rao A, Vitetta L. Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenum-graecum extract and mineral formulation. Phytother Res. 2011 Sep;25(9):1294-300. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3360. Epub 2011 Feb 10. PMID: 21312304.
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What is Parve
A pareve (neutral) product is made from inherently kosher or kosher certified ingredients that are neither meat, nor dairy. Some examples of pareve ingredients are raw fruits & vegetables, flour, sugar, kosher fish, and eggs. (Even though eggs are found in the dairy section of your supermarket, kosher law dictates that they are in fact pareve.) A pareve product can be used with meat or dairy products.
Application for:
• Receiving: If a facility is set up to handle only pareve products, receiving must ensure that all products coming into the facility have a kosher symbol that designates them as pareve.
• Production: A kosher pareve product is produced only on a production line especially dedicated for kosher pareve products, or properly kosherized before production.
• Sales: Since pareve can be used with both dairy and meat, if an item can be designated as pareve, it will have a wider market. A pareve product will bear a plain “OK” symbol or an “OK Pareve” symbol.
• Procurement: If a facility is set up to handle only pareve products, all ingredients must be listed on your ingredient list as pareve. No dairy or meat ingredients should be present in the facility. Procurement should be aware of this requirement when approving new materials for this facility.
Source: https://www.ok.org/what-does-pareve-mean/
