Get Informed: Camellia Sinensis

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Patient Comments about
Camellia Sinensis

Active Ingredient(s)

Camellia Sinensis

What does it do?

Camellia Sinensis

Green tea extract is a natural product used to prevent and treat a variety of cancers, including breast, stomach, and skin cancers. It has also been used for improving mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, lowering cholesterol levels, and protecting skin from sun damage.

Last Text Update:
 2010-Mar-20 8:32 PM
Last Data Update:
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Other Names

  • Green TEA Extract
  • Camellia Sinensis
  • TEA, Green

How Safe Is It?

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Average Risk Rating
0: On hold
Pregnancy Category:
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Black Box Warning:
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Facts & Figures

Date Approved
21 Mar 2010
Est US Patients*
54,170
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

10

< 21

13

21-39

40

40-59

37

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Camellia Sinensis or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.

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Camellia Sinensis Safety Report

0: On hold

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How does it work in REAL PATIENTS?

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Question/Comment:

I read they use this as an antiinflammatory for copd in horses. If it works in horses I am willing to try it to for my ongoing inflammation. bioflavonoids help. Any body take this supplements for copd and inflammation. 59 yr old gal

60 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-08-11 20:27:25

Question/Comment:

I have not heard that Green tea is to help with energy. I have heard it used for mental alertness and to help with weight loss. I use Green tea to help with my weight loss and it does help. I would say if you are finding yourself needing energy you need to talk with your doctor it might be aside effect of the medications you are on. I have severe knee problems with both knees and so I have a very hard time getting around. So I understand that part but if your having trouble getting around is only do to lack of energy you seriously need to see your doctor. Because it could be aside effect of your medications or a sign of a more serious health problem. My prayers are with you!

48 year young female

49 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-07-24 17:52:25

Question/Comment:

I'VE BEEN TAKING GREEN TEA EXTRACT FOR A FEW MONTHS. I CAN'T SEE ANY DIFFERENCE IN MY ENERGY LEVEL. I DID TAKE WHITE TEA WITH ACAI AND IT DID GIVE ME SOME ENERGY. ENOUGH TO GET MY HOUSEWORK DONE. AS IT IS ,I CANT WALK VERY FAR OR DO MUCH OF ANYTHING. DOES ANYONE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS I DO? IF SO, SEND COMMENTS TO THIS WEBSITE. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT!!

72 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-07-02 01:32:15

iGuard Answer/Reply:

The green tea as well as any herbals are not regulated drugs in the Unites States. As a result there is not consistent and reliable clinical study data to prove their effectiveness or benefits. You should discuss your energy level concerns with your physician to look for proven alternatives or to review any medications you may be taking that could be causing the fatigue.

Posted: 2009-07-02 22:53:46

Answer/Reply:

Please read my response that is above yours it was put down as a Question and not a answer to your question. I am the 48 year young female that has found Green tea good to help with weight loss never heard it to be good for energy by itself.

49 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2009-07-24 17:56:21

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