Benefits
Weight Management — Body Composition
Multiple Greenselect Phytosome trials show body weight, BMI, and waist circumference reductions in overweight/obese subjects with hypocaloric diet. Phytosome bioavailability advantage delivers more catechins.
Decaffeinated — No Stimulant Effects
Decaffeinated formulation provides catechin benefits without caffeine — useful for: caffeine-sensitive individuals, evening use, those wanting catechin effects without stimulant.
Metabolic Health Support
Catechins (especially EGCG) modulate metabolic pathways including thermogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, glucose metabolism.
Antioxidant Activity
Green tea catechins are potent antioxidants; Phytosome bioavailability ensures effective tissue delivery.
Enhanced Bioavailability vs Standard Green Tea
Phytosome® technology improves catechin absorption — addresses standard green tea's bioavailability limitations.
Cardiovascular Markers
Some Greenselect trials show modest cholesterol and other cardiovascular marker improvements.
Mechanism of action
Phytosome® Catechin Bioavailability
Phytosome complexes catechins with phosphatidylcholine — improves absorption through intestinal membrane. Standard green tea catechins have variable bioavailability; Phytosome enhances.
EGCG Thermogenic Effects
EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) modulates thermogenesis and fat oxidation — mechanism for weight management applications.
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Inhibition
EGCG inhibits COMT — reduces norepinephrine breakdown; supports thermogenesis and fat oxidation.
Antioxidant Free Radical Scavenging
Catechins are potent antioxidants; protect cells from oxidative damage.
Decaffeination Process
Indena's decaffeinated processing preserves catechin content while removing caffeine — distinguishes from standard green tea extracts.
Clinical trials
Multiple RCTs of Greenselect Phytosome 150 mg BID with hypocaloric diet in overweight/obese subjects.
Overweight/obese adults across studies.
Significant body weight, BMI, waist circumference reductions vs hypocaloric diet alone. Established Greenselect weight management evidence.
Trials of Greenselect on metabolic and cardiovascular markers.
Adults with metabolic concerns.
Improvements in lipid markers, oxidative stress, metabolic parameters.