Ingredient profile
Green Tea Extract in Neuro Recall: EGCG, Caffeine and Liver Safety
Neuro Recall's blend includes a green tea leaf extract standardized to at least 50% EGCG. The amount is not printed. Green tea contains caffeine, and uncommon cases of liver injury have been reported, mainly with extract capsules or tablets (NCCIH, Green tea). It also lowers levels of nadolol, a blood pressure drug. Our source does not cover memory at all.
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On the label
What is the green tea extract in Neuro Recall?
It is a concentrate made from Camellia sinensis leaves, the same plant used for green and black tea. The label calls it "Green Tea (leaf) Extract" and promises not less than 50% EGCG.
It sits fifth among the ten ingredients in the 635 mg WMG-NVT Exclusive Blend.
| Label name | Green Tea (leaf) Extract (NLT 50% Epigallocatechin gallate) |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Camellia sinensis leaf, 50% EGCG |
| What it is | Herbal extract |
| Position in the list | 9 of 14 (blend ingredients are listed from most to least by weight; the four vitamins and minerals come first with amounts) |
| Per serving (2 capsules) | Not disclosed (part of the 635 mg blend) |
| Amount used in research | Our sources give no memory dose |
| Strength of evidence | No memory data in our sources |
| Traditional or marketed use | Tea extract rich in catechins (EGCG); contains caffeine |
| Main caution | Rare liver injury reported with extract capsules; lowers the effect of nadolol. |
Reading the label
What does "NLT 50% EGCG" mean?
NLT stands for "not less than." At least half the weight of this extract should be EGCG, short for epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG is the main catechin, a plant compound family found in tea leaves.
A standardized extract is a good sign of care in sourcing. Without a total weight, though, the percentage cannot tell you how much EGCG you swallow. Half of an unknown number is still unknown.
| Plant part | Leaf |
|---|---|
| Standardization | Not less than 50% EGCG |
| Position | 5th of 10 in the blend (listed by weight, most to least) |
| Amount per 2 capsules | Not published |
| Caffeine content | Not published |
| Decaffeinated? | Not stated |
Evidence check
Does green tea extract help memory?
Our health source on green tea says nothing about memory or thinking. The NCCIH fact sheet covers safety, side effects and drug interactions, and it does not discuss cognition (NCCIH, Green tea). We have no memory finding to report, so we report none.
The brand also does not explain why the extract is in the formula. Its panels use broad lines such as "antioxidant" and "energy support." Those are the brand's words, not tested results.
Tea also contains L-theanine, which Neuro Recall adds as a separate ingredient. Human data on L-theanine are limited and mixed (MSKCC, L-theanine).
Safety
Is green tea extract bad for your liver?
For most people it is not, but liver injury has been reported. NCCIH calls these cases uncommon and links them mainly to green tea extract taken as tablets or capsules (NCCIH, Green tea). That is the exact form inside Neuro Recall.
The amount per serving is hidden, so no one can compare it with the products in those reports. A second blend ingredient adds a separate liver note: cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, a concern for sensitive people (NCCIH, Cinnamon). The label does not say which cinnamon species is used.
Yellowing skin or eyes, dark urine, pain in the upper right belly or unusual tiredness can point to a liver problem. Stop the capsules and get checked the same week.
- Have liver disease or past abnormal liver tests? Ask before you start.
- Already take another green tea or EGCG product? Pick one, not both.
Side effects
What are the side effects of green tea extract?
The common ones are mild and digestive. NCCIH lists nausea, constipation and abdominal discomfort, plus a rise in blood pressure (NCCIH, Green tea).
Nausea and discomfort
Usually the first thing people notice. Neuro Recall also contains berberine and bacopa, which can upset the stomach too.
Constipation
Listed for green tea. The magnesium oxide in the same capsule tends to pull the other way, toward loose stools.
Higher blood pressure
Worth a home cuff reading in the first weeks if your pressure runs high or you treat it with medicine.
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Does Neuro Recall's green tea extract contain caffeine?
Probably some, but the label does not say how much. Green tea naturally contains caffeine (NCCIH, Green tea), and the label does not state that this extract was decaffeinated.
The share of the blend is small, so a large dose is unlikely. Still, people who react to caffeine should notice the timing. Taking both capsules in the morning keeps any stimulant effect away from bedtime. The label names no time of day, so the choice is yours.
Coffee, tea and energy drinks add up. Count them together if caffeine keeps you awake.
Medicines
Which medicines interact with green tea extract?
Three are named in our source. The best documented is nadolol, a beta-blocker: green tea lowers its levels in the blood, which may weaken its effect (NCCIH, Green tea).
| Medicine | Used for | What the source says | Ask your pharmacist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadolol | High blood pressure, chest pain | Green tea reduces its blood levels | Should I avoid green tea extract? |
| Atorvastatin | High cholesterol | May interact | Does this change how my statin works? |
| Raloxifene | Bone loss after menopause | May interact | Is a gap between doses enough? |
Keep taking your prescribed medicine if a question comes up. Bring the Neuro Recall bottle to the pharmacy counter so the pharmacist sees all ten blend ingredients. The full interaction list covers the rest of the formula.
The math
How much green tea extract is in Neuro Recall?
No more than about 127 mg per serving, and likely less. The blend lists ingredients from most to least by weight (FDA, Labeling guide). Green tea is fifth, so the four ingredients above it each weigh at least as much.
Five equal shares of 635 mg would be 127 mg each. That is the ceiling, not an estimate. Five more ingredients still share the remainder, so the real figure is almost certainly lower. At 50% EGCG, the EGCG would be half of whatever that number is.
Only the brand can give the exact amount. Ask the order desk at +1 (302) 200-3480 to pass the question on, or read how the full label is laid out.
Bottom line
Should green tea extract worry you in Neuro Recall?
For a healthy adult without liver disease, the small, hidden amount is unlikely to be the main concern. For anyone on nadolol, with a liver condition, or sensitive to caffeine, it is a real reason to ask first. The memory case for it is simply missing from our source.
Compare it with the other blend ingredients next.
FAQ
Green tea extract in Neuro Recall: FAQ
Can green tea extract cause liver damage?
Yes, in uncommon cases. NCCIH reports liver injury mainly with green tea extract in tablets or capsules, the form used in Neuro Recall (NCCIH, Green tea). Signs such as yellow eyes or dark urine mean you should stop and see a doctor.
Is EGCG safe to take every day?
Many people take it without trouble, but daily extract use is the setting where rare liver injury has been reported (NCCIH, Green tea). Neuro Recall does not print its EGCG amount. If you have liver disease, ask your doctor before daily use.
Should I take green tea extract on an empty stomach?
Our source gives no food advice, and the Neuro Recall label names no time of day. Taking both capsules with breakfast is a simple habit. Ask your pharmacist if your stomach is sensitive.
Can I drink green tea while taking Neuro Recall?
The label gives no limit on tea. A cup adds caffeine on top of whatever the extract carries, and the capsule amount is not published. If you feel jittery or sleep poorly, cut back on tea or coffee first.
Does green tea extract raise blood pressure?
It can. NCCIH lists raised blood pressure among green tea side effects (NCCIH, Green tea). If you treat high blood pressure, check your readings after starting, and note that green tea lowers levels of nadolol, a beta-blocker.
Why is green tea extract in a memory supplement?
The brand does not say. Its panels use general words such as antioxidant and energy, and our green tea source does not discuss memory or thinking. Treat it as a minor blend ingredient, not the reason to buy.
Is green tea extract the same as drinking green tea?
No. An extract concentrates compounds such as EGCG into a capsule, and the liver injury reports involve mainly extracts in tablets or capsules (NCCIH, Green tea). A cup of tea is a different, less concentrated way to take the plant.
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