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Table 2 The composition of green tea extracts

From: Effects of green tea extract on overweight and obese women with high levels of low density-lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C): a randomised, double-blind, and cross-over placebo-controlled clinical trial

Component

% in weight

Daily dose (in mg)

EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate)

57.12

856.8

ECG (Epicatechingallate)

15.74

236.1

EGC (Epigallocatechin)

7.70

115.5

EC (Epicatechin)

4.80

71.9

GCG (Gallocatechingallate)

4.25

63.7

GC (Gallocatechin)

< 0.07

< 1.05

Caffeine

< 0.07

< 1.05

Cellulose

10.3

155.0

  1. HOMA-IR = insulin [mIU/L] × glucose [mmol/L]/22.5, and values exceeding 2.25 would be considered as insulin resistance
  2. HOMA-IR index = insulin (μU/mL) × glucose (mmol/L)/22.5
  3. Glucose 1 mg/dL = 0.0555 mmol/L (http://www.endmemo.com/medical/unitconvert/Glucose.php)