Green Tea Extract: Thermogenesis, Fat Oxidation & Its Role in Maxine’s Burn
1. What Is Green Tea Extract?
Green Tea Extract is a concentrated form of Camellia sinensis polyphenols—especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)—known for its antioxidant and metabolic effects.
2. Clinically Demonstrated Benefits
2.1 Increased Thermogenesis
EGCG inhibits catechol-O-methyltransferase, prolonging norepinephrine action and raising 24-hour energy expenditure by up to 4% in healthy adults.
2.2 Enhanced Fat Oxidation
Supplementation with 300 mg EGCG/day during moderate exercise increases fat oxidation by 17% versus placebo.
2.3 Metabolic Health Support
A meta-analysis of 15 RCTs found that 400 mg green tea catechins daily reduces body weight by 2.5 kg and lowers LDL-cholesterol by 4% over 12 weeks.
3. Optimal Dosage & Timing
3.1 Dose
250–500 mg green tea catechins (≥150 mg EGCG) per day, ideally split morning and pre-workout.
3.2 Timing
- Before Training: 30 min pre-exercise to maximize fat oxidation.
- With Meals: To support postprandial metabolism.
4. Safety & Side Effects
Green Tea Extract is generally safe up to 800 mg EGCG/day; rare reports of liver enzyme elevation occur at very high doses (>1,000 mg/day).
5. Where to Find Green Tea Extract in Maxine’s Burn
You’ll find concentrated Green Tea Extract in our fat-burning blends:
- Burn Protein: Help optimise your health and vitality.
- Burn Whey & Collagen: Unique formula combines the benefits of Whey Protein.
- Crea Burn: Increases your ability to train or compete harder.
- Melt: Ignite your metabolism and boost energy.
- Burn Bars: Ignite your metabolism.
