Nootropics Depot Green Tea + Piperine
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About Green Tea Extract Tablets
Green Tea Extract Tablets deliver 45% EGCG from standardized Camellia sinensis extract, enhanced with 6mg Piperine and an enteric coating for maximum absorption. This potent catechin formula supports metabolism, cellular health, and provides antioxidant support through the most bioactive compound in green tea.
Our Green Tea Extract Story
Green tea extract has been a staple supplement for decades, but most products on the market suffer from poor bioavailability. EGCG, the primary active catechin, is notoriously difficult to absorb and gets rapidly eliminated from the body through natural detoxification processes. Traditional green tea extracts often provide impressive numbers on paper but deliver disappointing results in practice.
Our formula targets this absorption challenge directly. The enteric coating protects EGCG from stomach acid and food interactions that can interfere with uptake, while the targeted 6mg Piperine dose inhibits p-glycoprotein pumps that would otherwise shuttle absorbed EGCG back into the intestines. This combination of protection and absorption enhancement transforms a traditionally problematic compound into a highly bioavailable supplement that delivers on green tea's well-researched benefits for cardiovascular health and metabolic function.
Benefits
- Supports Healthy Metabolic Function: Green tea catechins promote thermogenesis, the process where your body burns calories to produce heat, supporting healthy weight management and energy utilization.
- Supports Healthy Oxidative Balance: EGCG and other catechins help defend cells against oxidative stress while promoting healthy cellular function and protecting against daily environmental challenges.
- Supports Cardiovascular Health: The polyphenols in green tea extract help maintain healthy circulation and support optimal heart function through their beneficial effects on blood vessel health.
- Supports a Healthy Inflammatory Response: Green tea's natural compounds work to maintain a healthy inflammatory response throughout the body, supporting overall wellness and recovery processes.
Green tea extract also supports immune system function and overall vitality. The enteric coating and piperine in this formula maximize absorption of these beneficial catechins, helping you get the most from each dose while protecting the active compounds during digestion.
Quality and Standardization
- EGCG Standardization: Our extract is precisely standardized to 45% EGCG content using advanced HPLC testing methods, ensuring consistent levels of the most potent catechin in every tablet.
- Enteric Coating Technology: Each tablet features a specialized enteric coating that protects EGCG from stomach acid degradation and bypasses food matrix interactions that can reduce absorption.
- Piperine Enhancement: We include exactly 6mg of Piperine per tablet to block p-glycoprotein pumps and regulate glucuronidation, maximizing EGCG bioavailability at the cellular level.
- Third-Party Verified Purity: Every batch undergoes comprehensive testing at our third-party labs for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contamination to ensure pharmaceutical-grade quality.
- Precise Dosing Format: Our 506mg tablets deliver exact catechin ratios without the variability found in loose powders or generic green tea leaf preparations.
Mechanism of Action
- EGCG Catechin Targeting: EGCG binds to specific cellular receptors and enzymes, particularly those involved in metabolic signaling pathways, where it modulates AMPK activation and supports healthy glucose metabolism at the cellular level.
- P-Glycoprotein Inhibition: Piperine blocks the function of p-glycoprotein pumps in intestinal walls, preventing absorbed EGCG from being pumped back into the intestines and allowing more of the compound to enter systemic circulation.
- Glucuronidation Regulation: The formula helps regulate the glucuronidation process in the liver, where EGCG would typically be conjugated and rapidly eliminated, extending the compound's active time in the body for enhanced cellular health benefits.
- Thermogenic Pathway Activation: Green tea catechins stimulate thermogenesis through activation of sympathetic nervous system pathways and uncoupling proteins in mitochondria, promoting the conversion of stored energy into heat production.
Overview of the Science
Green tea catechins demonstrate specific cardiovascular benefits through multiple mechanisms of action. Studies show that regular EGCG supplementation supports healthy blood lipid profiles by promoting optimal cholesterol levels already within the normal range [1]. The catechins in green tea extract work at the cellular level to support endothelial function, helping maintain healthy blood vessel flexibility and circulation [3]. These anti oxidative stress supplements support protection against oxidative stress while supporting the body's natural inflammatory response pathways.
Research indicates that EGCG modulates key metabolic enzymes involved in fat oxidation and energy expenditure. Clinical trials demonstrate that green tea extract supplementation promotes increased fat burning during exercise and at rest, supporting healthy body composition in active individuals [1][2]. The thermogenic properties of catechins appear to enhance mitochondrial function, boosting cellular energy production while supporting healthy metabolic rate. These effects are particularly pronounced when combined with regular physical activity and proper nutrition, making green tea extract a valuable addition to fitness regimens.
[1] Nagao T et al. [...]. 2007;15(6):1473-1483.
[2] Diepvens K et al. Physiol Behav. 2006;87(1):185-191.
[3] Bhardwaj P et al. Chin J Nat Med. 2013;11(4):345-353.
Ingredients
Green Tea Extract:
- Camellia sinensis leaf extract
- Standardized to 45% EGCG content
- 500mg per tablet
Piperine:
- Black pepper fruit extract (Piper nigrum)
- Standardized to 95% piperine
- 6mg per tablet
This precise standardization ensures reliable EGCG delivery while the targeted piperine dose maximizes absorption without overwhelming the digestive system. The 45% EGCG concentration represents one of the highest potency levels available, delivering 225mg of pure EGCG per tablet. This standardization level requires specialized extraction techniques that concentrate the most bioactive catechins while removing less beneficial plant compounds. The enteric coating protects these sensitive compounds from degradation, making Nootropics Depot's green tea extract significantly more effective than standard nutritional supplements or simple tea leaf powders.
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Lab Testing Results / Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Find the lot number on your bottle and click on the matching COA below Meet Our Third Party Labs Understanding Your COA- GTPCS1061724
- GTPCS1101424A
- GTPCS1100824
- GTPCS1022025
- GTPCS1010925
- GTPCS1060225
- GTPCS1100325A
- GTPCS1102925
- GTPCS1123125
- GTPCS1030326A
Frequently asked questions
How much EGCG is in Nootropics Depot's Green Tea extract?
Our Green Tea Extract tablets are standardized to 45% EGCG from Camellia sinensis, with 6mg of piperine and an enteric coating for optimal absorption.
Why does Nootropics Depot add piperine to Green Tea extract?
EGCG absorbs poorly and clears quickly, so we add 6mg of piperine to our 45% EGCG formula to improve catechin bioavailability and help your body retain more from each dose.
Does Nootropics Depot's Green Tea extract contain caffeine?
Our Green Tea Extract tablets are decaffeinated, so you get the EGCG catechins and antioxidant benefits without caffeine, and can take them any time of day without affecting sleep.
Does Green Tea extract affect hormone levels?
Green tea extract supports healthy hormone balance indirectly through EGCG's antioxidant and metabolic effects, not as a dedicated hormone supplement.
Why use enteric coating on Green Tea tablets?
Enteric coating shields the catechins from stomach acid, dissolving in the small intestine where EGCG absorption is optimized. Combined with 6mg of piperine, this protects the 45% EGCG content from degradation.
Does Green Tea extract block glutamine absorption?
No, green tea extract does not block glutamine absorption. Our Green Tea Extract (45% EGCG) works through different metabolic pathways than amino acid absorption and won't interfere with glutamine uptake.
Does Nootropics Depot's formula improve EGCG bioavailability?
Yes, our Green Tea Extract includes 6mg of piperine to boost absorption and an enteric coating to protect catechins from stomach acid, both targeting the poor bioavailability common in standard green tea extracts.
What is Camellia sinensis?
Camellia sinensis is the botanical name for the tea plant, the source of all true teas: green, black, white, and oolong. Our Green Tea Extract is standardized to 45% EGCG to deliver consistent polyphenols that support metabolism, cardiovascular health, and antioxidant defenses.
