Thea-Stat - 30 soft gels

Thea-Stat 30 softgels, Douglas LaboratoriesThea-Stat™ -- The scientific literature continues to support the health benefits of tea. Studies are revealing that both green as well as black tea consumption can be associated with significant health benefits. Most recently, there has been an increased focus on studying the ability of tea to modulate cholesterol levels. Thea-Stat is a unique, patent-pending tea extract that has been clinically studied in humans for its ability to significantly lower cholesterol. Thea-Stat is standardized to contain 20% theaflavins and 40% catechins, and is made via a special manufacturing process in which green tea leaves undergo a controlled fermentation. This fermentation results in the oxidation of a portion of the catechin components present in the green tea to a family of compounds called theaflavins.

Theaflavins are typically found in black tea, and help to provide black tea with its characteristic color and taste. Ther fermentation allows for the formation of theaflavins, but also allows for the retention of a significant portion of the catechins found in green tea. The resulting extract, which is high in both theaflavins as well as catechins was tested in a clinical trial involving 240 men and women for its ability to lower cholesterol. After 12 weeks, significant reductions in total cholesterol (11.3%) and LDL cholesterol (16.4%) were observed compared with a placebo. No adverse effects were reported. This may be the first well-documented human trial to demonstrate an LDL-lowering ability of a tea extract. Douglas Laboratories is the exclusive provider of Thea-Stat to the health professional.

Content:One Softgel Capsule Contains:Tea Extract (Teaflavin™) 375 mg.(leaf, standardized to 20% theaflavins and 40% catechins)

Suggested Usage: One softgel daily or as directed by physician.Category: Cholesterol MaintenanceHealth Function: Cardiovascular Health, Cholesterol Maintenance

Tea is derived from the plant Camellia sinensis, and has been used for many centuries as a popular beverage worldwide. Interestingly, green and black tea are made from the same plant, with black tea being created via the oxidation of green tea leaves. Both forms of tea are a rich source of flavonoids, a class of phytochemicals that are potent antioxidants and support immune function and cardiovascular health. Green tea is rich in a family of flavonoids called catechins, while black tea contains catechins as well as their derivatives, including theaflavins and thearubigens.

Most recently, there has been an increased focus on studying the ability of tea to beneficially modulate already normal cholesterol levels. Observational studies in humans as well as studies in animals indicate that the consumption of green and black tea may provide favorable outcomes for blood lipid profiles and it is proposed that theaflavins may play an important role. Thea-Stat® is standardized to contain 20% theaflavins and 40% catechins, and is made via a special manufacturing process in which green tea leaves undergo a controlled fermentation. This fermentation results in the oxidation of a portion of the catechin components present in the green tea to theaflavins. Theaflavins, typically found in black tea help to provide black tea with its characteristic color and taste. This unique fermentation process that allows for the formation of theaflavins also allows for the retention a significant portion of the catechins found in green tea. The resulting extract, which is high in both theaflavins as well as catechins was tested in a clinical trial involving 240 men and women. After 12 weeks, significant reductions in total cholesterol (11.3%) and LDL cholesterol (16.4%) were observed compared with a placebo. No adverse effects were reported.