- Dose: 130 mg per capsule
- Standardization: 98% polyphenols, 75% catechins, 45% EGCG, under 3% caffeine
- Evidence in people: Modest and mixed
- Part of a five-ingredient formula, 658 mg per capsule in total
| Fact | From the SodaSlim label |
|---|---|
| Dose per capsule | 130 mg |
| Source | Camellia sinensis leaf |
| Standardization | 98% polyphenols, 75% catechins, 45% EGCG, under 3% caffeine |
| Label role | Energy support |
| Evidence in people | Modest and mixed |
What is Green Tea Extract?
Green tea extract is a concentrated preparation from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. The SodaSlim panel prints unusually complete standardization: 98% polyphenols, 75% catechins, 45% EGCG and under 3% caffeine. Applying those percentages to 130 mg gives roughly 127 mg of polyphenols, about 98 mg of catechins and about 58 mg of EGCG per capsule, plus under 4 mg of caffeine.
EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is the catechin most often studied for antioxidant and metabolic effects. For scale, a cup of green tea very roughly provides a similar order of EGCG, though amounts vary widely.
What the research shows
Evidence for green tea extract and body weight is modest. Most analyses find little to no meaningful effect on its own, and small differences, where seen, tend to be clinically minor. Pairing it with caffeine is common in the category because the combination has been studied for energy use, but results remain small.
As with the other botanicals, it is best thought of as a supporting ingredient.
Safety and who should be careful
Most of the safety concern about green tea extract involves high daily EGCG intakes. A European safety review concluded that doses of 800 mg or more of EGCG a day from supplements were associated with raised liver enzymes in some people. One SodaSlim capsule provides about 58 mg, far below that, but do not stack it with other green tea extract products. Rare liver injury reports exist, so people with liver disease should ask a clinician first. Green tea may interact with some medicines, so ask a pharmacist if you take any. NIH NCCIH summarizes the safety picture.
How it fits in the formula
SodaSlim combines five named ingredients at 130 to 138 mg each. Green Tea Extract is one of them. See the full ingredient breakdown for the whole panel and how the formula is meant to work. Other ingredient pages: Green Coffee Bean Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Garcinia Extract, Caffeine Anhydrous.
Frequently asked questions
How much EGCG is in a capsule?
About 58 mg if the printed 45% applies to the full 130 mg.
Does it contain caffeine?
Under 3%, which is under 4 mg per capsule.
Is green tea extract safe?
At this dose it is far below the levels associated with liver concerns, but rare reports exist. Do not combine with other green tea extract supplements.
Sources and further reading
General background from government and reference sources. They describe the ingredients and supplement safety in general, not SodaSlim itself, which has no published clinical trial.