Green tea extract

3licensed products
1 monograph
Kit, Liquid

Health Canada Monographs

1

Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • To be used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity (if possible) to help in weight management
  • If a weight management claim is made: Weight management is a long-term process and must therefore, be associated with a long-term intervention. Medicinal ingredient with diuretic properties may be included in weight management products, however no diuretic claim can be applied as it is associated with a short-term duration of use (occasional use only). Stimulant laxatives cannot be present at therapeutic dose in weight management products as their short term duration of use is not compatible with the duration of use for weight management
  • Weight management is a long-term process and must therefore, be associated with a long-term intervention
  • Medicinal ingredient with diuretic properties may be included in weight management products, however no diuretic claim can be applied as it is associated with a short-term duration of use (occasional use only)
  • Stimulant laxatives cannot be present at therapeutic dose in weight management products as their short term duration of use is not compatible with the duration of use for weight management

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older136–300 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older75–150 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder or an iron deficiency (HC 2017; HC 2007; Cooper et al. 2006; Nelson and Poulter 2004; Zijp et al. 2000).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking prescription medications.
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience any new symptoms including yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (HC 2017; Molinari et al. 2006; Gloro et al. 2005).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have high blood pressure or glaucoma (Cornelis and El-Sohemy 2007; Chandrasekaran et al. 2005; Noordzij et al. 2005; Avisar et al. 2002; Arya et al. 2000; Jee et al. 1999; Creighton and Stanton 1990).
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant (HC 2010).

Alternative Names

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Green tea extract(common)Camellia sinensis

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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0 2 licensed products
200 mg2 licensed products
25 milligrams1 licensed products
98 %1 licensed products

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