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Green Tea Extract

Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Green Tea Extract is a antioxidant — Antioxidant; may help prevent illness, boost antibiotics

What it does

Antioxidant; may help prevent illness, boost antibiotics

Where you'll see it

Beverages, supplements

Benefits

Studies suggest green tea may help prevent certain illnesses; can boost potential of antibiotics against superbugs. Epigallocatechin gallate carries twice the antioxidant power of red wine and vitamins C and E.

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): green tea can boost the potential of antibiotics to battle superbugs and other bacterial strains