The effects of green tea extract supplementation on body composition, obesity-related hormones and oxidative stress markers.
Green Tea Extract: Purity, Proven and Measurably Effective. At NÆRE, we work with ingredients not because they’re trending, but because they are tested. Green tea extract (GTE), long revered in traditional medicine, is one of the most widely studied botanical compounds for its impact on metabolic health and oxidative stress. A comprehensive new meta-analysis reaffirms why this elegant plant extract continues to hold scientific credibility.
A Closer Look: 59 Studies, 3,802 Participants
In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers examined 59 randomised controlled trials involving 3,802 participants, analysing GTE’s effects on body composition, oxidative stress, and metabolic biomarkers. The findings were nuanced and encouraging.
Key Findings:
Body Mass (BM), Body Fat Percentage (BFP), and BMI were all significantly reduced with GTE supplementation
Oxidative stress markers improved, most notably through a reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA) — a compound associated with lipid damage and cellular ageing
Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) increased, indicating improved systemic defence against free radicals
Adiponectin levels rose, suggesting improved metabolic flexibility and anti-inflammatory signalling
No significant changes were found in leptin, ghrelin, or total fat mass, reflecting that GTE's action may be more refined, focusing on body composition and oxidative stress rather than broad reductions in fat volume.
What This Means for NÆRE
We include Matcha Green Tea in our formulation for precisely these reasons: not as a stimulant, but as a subtle metabolic modulator, one that supports fat oxidation, enhances antioxidant defence, and promotes hormonal balance in a way that is both gentle and proven.
Its inclusion reflects our approach to wellness: ingredients that work with the body, not against it, and effects that build gradually, without disruption.
A Daily Ritual of Renewal
Green tea extract is not about shortcuts or extremes. It is about quiet consistency, supporting the body’s ability to adapt, repair, and refine itself with time. When paired with other clinically backed ingredients, it becomes a foundational part of a system designed for endurance, clarity, and graceful strength.
