Source Naturals EGCG, Antioxidant and Thermogenic Activator From Green Tea*, 350 mg - 120 Tablets

I've been taking Source Naturals EGCG for more than a year (I used to use a different brand). I switched because Source Naturals certifies the level of EGCG in their product & I can really say I can feel the difference.EGCG is one of a group of catechins (a special sub-category of polyphenols) derived from green tea.EGCG stands for "epigallocatechin gallate" and has been extensively studied for its anti-cancer properties. According to researchers at the University of Kansas, EGCG's antioxidant power is about 100 times stronger than vitamin C and 25 times stronger than vitamin E in protecting DNA from the kind of free radical damage thought to increase the risk of cancer.Personally, I've been taking it in the hopes of neutralizing any free radical damage I may be experiencing as the result of having to have 3 medically necessary CT scans last year during my adventures with a ruptured appendix.Other benefits include its thermogenic effect (raises the metabolism, burning more calories) and some research points to its ability to help enhance insulin activity (possibly helping with weight loss and lowering blood glucose levels). Enhancing insulin activity MAY help some who are pre-diabetic stave off diabetes. I urge you to research this online.EGCG will also enhance energy levels and endurance. For me, the ideal times to take EGCG are at breakfast and again at my "tea time" of 3 PM. I find it makes exercise easier and recovery faster (and online research points to its effectiveness at reducing oxidative stress, as mentioned earlier; oxidative stress can actually be increased by exercise, especially running).I can vouch for the quality of this supplement and Amazon's Subscribe & Save price is excellent. Just one bit of advice: start this supplement slowly (one a day to start) and be sure to take it with a meal and drink PLENTY OF WATER throughout the day. Taking on an empty stomach might make you nauseous. The antioxidant power of EGCG makes it one of my favorite supplements (I also highly recommend curcumin); Source Naturals is a winner!

Hello,this product is definitely a smart dietary addition to someone who is trying to control their weight. I have not notice the difference in regards to my energy levels (perhaps because I work out, eat healthy and sleep well supplying me with the energy needed) but I have noticed a strong difference in my cravings. I especially get hungrier when I start a workout regime because of the calories I'm burning. There have been days where I forgot to take my pill and could not stop eating. The following day I reflect on my eating habits and wonder what was different, that is how I realized how well this product works. Since then I've forgotten to take it a few times here and there and I'm always reminded by the cravings I get. As a woman, certain times of the month hit me with more cravings than I would naturally have, this product was been especially helpful to me then. Usually one pill a day has been enough for me. My nutritionist recommended this product as the only supplement with significant research to prove it works for weight management. I will be putting in my second order, definitely.

Product seems to work well, it doesn't make you gittery, the only complaint is the pill has a strong unpleasant taste, so swallow fast!

I have been using this EGCG extract for several months now in an attempt to slow progression of a certain hereditary health condition. Based on published research regarding bioavailability of EGCG (the amount actually absorbed into the bloodstream), I take a 350mg tablet twice a day, 30 minutes before breakfast and 30 minutes before dinner along with 200mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 10mg piperine, and 1000mg fish oil from salmon.Overall I'm satisfied with the product, although as this is a nutritional supplement with minimal FDA regulation, I have only the manufacturer's claims to go on regarding the actual amount of EGCG contained in each tablet. ConsumerLab has published an independent analysis of several popular green tea extracts, but as of this writing it does not include this Source Naturals product.I'm deducting 1 star for the manufacturer not publishing any information about caffeine content. The reviews gave conflicting information on this topic, so I reached out to Source Naturals directly. This is what they told me:"According to our raw material supplier files, our EGCG product currently contains no more than 0.5% caffeine. Due to natural variation of our raw material, the caffeine content will fluctuate however it will not exceed 1.75 mg of caffeine per tablet."A cup of brewed green tea could have anywhere from 20-40mg of caffeine, so in comparison I think it's safe to say this is a low-caffeine product. I'm fairly aware of my own reaction to caffeine, and my subjective experience backs up this claim.As mentioned by other reviewers, the taste and texture of the tablets is unpleasant, but by placing on the back of the tongue and taking with plenty of water, it's not so bad. Seems like they could probably at least put some kind of coating on the tablet, however.

Very good quality, the product works well

On the plus side, this product contains 350 mg of EGCG per capsule, which appears to be the highest available. Users taking multiple capsules in order to approach the dose used in the Mayo Clinic Phase II trial of EGCG for chronic lymphocytic leukemia will appreciate that. On the minus side, these are the most difficult capsules to swallow that I have ever encountered. They have an outer texture like sandpaper. One capsule, fine. Multiple capsules, torture.

I have taken 2/day for over a month. No weight loss. In fact, I have gained weight. Sorry, but it didn't work for me.