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Phytofare® (Bioavailable Green Tea Catechin Complex — Plandaí)

Camellia sinensis
Evidence Level
Limited
0 Clinical Trials
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

Phytofare® is a green tea (Camellia sinensis) catechin complex from Plandaí Biotechnology, processed for much higher absorption than ordinary green tea extract. Green tea catechins, led by EGCG, are powerful antioxidants studied for metabolic and cardiovascular support; Phytofare aims to deliver more of them into the bloodstream.

Studied Dose A standardized daily dose of bioavailable catechins.
Active Compound Green tea catechin complex (80 to 88% catechins, including EGCG) with enhanced bioavailability.

Benefits

Antioxidant defense

Green tea catechins, especially EGCG, are potent antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.

Metabolic support

Green tea catechins are studied for supporting healthy metabolism and cardiovascular markers.

Enhanced absorption

Phytofare's processing is designed to deliver substantially more catechins into the blood than generic green tea extract, with all the major catechins detectable.

Mechanism of action

1

Catechin antioxidant action

EGCG and related catechins scavenge free radicals and support the body's antioxidant defenses.

2

Improved bioavailability

The complex is processed so that more of the fragile catechins survive digestion and reach the bloodstream.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — digestive symptoms are most common.
Concentrated green tea extracts can rarely affect the liver; do not exceed recommended doses.
Take with food and avoid high doses on an empty stomach.

Important Drug interactions

Stimulant sensitivity — green tea contains some caffeine unless decaffeinated.
Anticoagulants and certain medications — green tea catechins may interact; consult a doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have liver concerns.

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Frequently asked questions about Phytofare® (Bioavailable Green Tea Catechin Complex — Plandaí)

What is Phytofare?

Phytofare® is a green tea (Camellia sinensis) catechin complex from Plandaí Biotechnology, processed for much higher absorption than ordinary green tea extract. Green tea catechins, led by EGCG, are powerful antioxidants studied for metabolic and cardiovascular support; Phytofare aims to deliver more of them into the b…

What is Phytofare used for?

Phytofare is researched primarily for Antioxidant and Metabolic Health. Green tea catechins, especially EGCG, are potent antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.

What is the recommended dosage of Phytofare?

The clinically studied dose is A standardized daily dose of bioavailable catechins. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is Phytofare safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, Phytofare is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — digestive symptoms are most common. Concentrated green tea extracts can rarely affect the liver; do not exceed recommended doses. It may also interact with some medications. Phytofare is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does Phytofare interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Stimulant sensitivity — green tea contains some caffeine unless decaffeinated. Anticoagulants and certain medications — green tea catechins may interact; consult a doctor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for Phytofare?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Phytofare as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 2 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(2 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Andreu-Fernández V, Almeida Toledano L, Pizarro N, Navarro-Tapia E, Gómez-Roig MD, de la Torre R, García-Algar Ó Bioavailability of Epigallocatechin Gallate Administered With Different Nutritional Strategies in Healthy Volunteers. Antioxidants (Basel). 2020;9(5):440. doi:10.3390/antiox9050440.PubMedUsed to support: Human pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers characterizing EGCG (the primary green tea catechin in Phytofare) bioavailability under different conditions, supporting Phytofare's enhanced-absorption claim for green tea catechins.
  2. Basu A, Sanchez K, Leyva MJ, Wu M, Betts NM, Aston CE, Lyons TJ Green tea supplementation affects body weight, lipids, and lipid peroxidation in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2010;29(1):31-40. doi:10.1080/07315724.2010.10719814.PubMedUsed to support: Human RCT demonstrating that green tea catechin supplementation reduced lipid peroxidation (oxidative stress) and improved metabolic markers in subjects with metabolic syndrome, supporting Phytofare's antioxidant defense and metabolic support benefits.