Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and is highly sought after for its purported antioxidant qualities. According to Mayoclinic.com, some benefits of green tea include relief from anxiety, arthritis, and asthma. If you want to try green tea, but do not want to drink three to five cups per day, green tea capsules are available. Different companies provide various potencies and quality, so do some research before buying. Talk to your doctor before trying them, as they may contain caffeine.
Nature’s Plus Chinese Green Tea
According to Benefitsofgreentea.info, just because a green tea supplement is expensive does not mean it is of the highest quality. The website reviewed various brands of green tea supplements and composed a list based on quality of product. Ranking first, Nature’s Plus guarantees its supplement is standardized to contain 50 percent polyphenols per 200 mg of decaffeinated green tea extract. Capsules contain 400 mg of green tea extract, according to the company’s website, and have no other preservatives. The company recommends taking one per day.