How Much Green Tea Extract Is in NeuroRecall? Dose, EGCG and Safety
Quick answerThe Neuro Recall green tea extract is the fifth item in the 635 mg blend, at up to 127 mg a serving, standardized to at least 50% EGCG. NCCIH notes rare liver injury with green tea extract pills. The label states no caffeine amount. Ask a doctor first if you have liver problems.
What does the label say about the Neuro Recall green tea extract?
The Neuro Recall green tea extract appears on the label as Green Tea Leaf Extract, with the note "Not less than 50% EGCG". It sits fifth in the blend, between bacopa and berberine. The amount is not printed on its own. Only the 635 mg total for the whole blend is.
Label rules list blend items from heaviest to lightest. So the item in place five can weigh no more than 635 divided by 5, which is 127 mg. That is where the figure "up to 127 mg" comes from. The real amount may be lower. The true split of the blend is not on the bottle.
EGCG is the main catechin in green tea. The label says the extract is standardized to at least 50% of it. That means the extract is concentrated, not a cup of tea in a capsule. Our ingredients page shows all ten blend items in label order.
What are the key facts about the green tea extract?
Key facts
- Label wording: Green Tea Leaf Extract, not less than 50% EGCG.
- It is fifth in the blend, so a serving holds at most 127 mg.
- The label states no caffeine content.
- NCCIH notes rare liver injury with green tea extract pills.
- No memory dose of green tea extract has been established.
- Dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, or upper right belly pain need a same-day doctor call.
Is the Neuro Recall green tea extract the same as drinking green tea?
No. A cup of tea and a concentrated pill are different things. The NCCIH green tea page notes uncommon reports of liver damage tied to green tea extract in pill form. Drinking green tea as a drink is a different matter.
The difference is dose and delivery. A capsule can give a large amount of catechins at once, with no food to slow it down. That is the reason for the caution, and it is why we flag it.
The label does not state any caffeine content. We will not guess one. If you are sensitive to caffeine, ask your pharmacist, and note how you feel in the first week. Our how to use guide has a log you can copy.
What is the liver caution with the Neuro Recall green tea extract?
Liver injury is rare, and it has been reported mainly with green tea extract taken as pills. Cassia cinnamon, which can be in the same blend, also contains coumarin, which is linked to liver effects. The label does not say which type of cinnamon is used.
People with liver disease should ask a doctor before starting. Everyone should know the signs.
- Dark urine.
- Yellow skin or eyes.
- Pain in the upper right belly.
- Pale stools.
- Unusual tiredness or ongoing nausea.
If you notice any of these, put the capsules aside and get a same-day appointment. Bring the bottle and the list of what else you take. Do not wait to see if it passes. Our side effects page covers the full list.
What does research say about the Neuro Recall green tea extract and memory?
Not much that applies here. No memory dose of green tea extract has been established. That is the plain finding in the table on our ingredients page, which lists the gap as "not comparable". No trial of Neuro Recall has been published either.
So the best reading is that the extract is a minor part of a mixed blend, with no proven effect on memory. That is our reading of the label and the sources, and the maker is not named in our files.
Other items in the blend have clearer dose notes. Bacopa trials ran 12 weeks or more at about 300 mg a day, and the label can hold at most about 158.8 mg. Ginkgo did not lower dementia rates at 240 mg a day for years. Read the benefits page for the full picture.
Who should ask first about the Neuro Recall green tea extract?
Start with anyone who has liver disease. Then think about the medicine list as a whole. The extract is only one of ten items, and the other items drive most medicine cautions: ginkgo with blood thinners, berberine with transplant drugs and many prescriptions, chromium with thyroid medicine, and four items that can lower blood sugar.
Do not pair the capsule with other green tea extract pills. Doubling that item adds to the liver caution. If you take a fat-burner or a tea-based supplement, read its label and tell the pharmacist.
The label also says not to use the product if you are pregnant or nursing. Keep it out of reach of children. The product is not FDA approved, and no supplement is.
How is the green tea extract different from the L-theanine in Neuro Recall?
Two items in the blend come from the tea plant world, and people mix them up. The green tea leaf extract is the catechin-rich one, with at least 50% EGCG. L-theanine is a separate item. The label calls it an amino acid found in tea, and it sits seventh in the list at up to 90.7 mg a serving.
Their cautions differ. The green tea extract carries the rare liver caution. L-theanine has limited human data, and MSKCC notes that it may add to drowsiness with sleep or anxiety medicine. So a person on a sedative should ask about L-theanine, and a person with liver disease should ask about the green tea extract. Some people should ask about both.
Our L-theanine page goes through that second item in detail, including pregnancy and nursing.
How can you check your own response to the Neuro Recall green tea extract?
You cannot test one ingredient inside a blend. What you can do is watch the whole body. Take the label dose of 2 capsules a day, no more. Write one line a day about your stomach, your sleep and how you feel. If you notice nausea, tiredness or urine changes, stop and call.
Before you start, ask your doctor whether a liver check is sensible for you. That is a medical call. We cannot make it for you, and the site makes no claim here.
Frequently asked questions
How much green tea extract is in Neuro Recall?
Up to 127 mg a serving. That is the most the label order allows for the fifth item in the 635 mg blend. The exact amount is not printed.
Does Neuro Recall contain caffeine?
The label states no caffeine content. We will not guess. Ask your pharmacist if you are sensitive to caffeine.
Is the green tea extract in Neuro Recall safe for the liver?
Liver injury is rare, and it has been reported mainly with green tea extract pills. People with liver disease should ask a doctor first.
What is EGCG?
EGCG is the main catechin in green tea. The label says the extract holds not less than 50% of it.
Can I take Neuro Recall with green tea drinks?
The label does not address it. Drinking tea is generally considered safe for most people, but ask your pharmacist about your own case.
Does the green tea extract help memory?
No memory dose has been established, and no trial of Neuro Recall exists. We make no claim that it helps.
What is EGCG in the Neuro Recall green tea extract?
EGCG is the main green tea compound. The Neuro Recall label says the extract is standardized to at least 50% EGCG, at up to 127 mg a serving.
Should I drink green tea while taking Neuro Recall?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist. The label already includes green tea extract and states no caffeine amount, so extra green tea drinks add to your total. Keep your habits steady and watch how you feel.
Our view
Our view is that the green tea extract is a small but real caution in an otherwise mild-looking list. It is not the main reason to ask a doctor first. Ginkgo, berberine and the blood sugar items carry more weight. But the liver signs are easy to learn, and the cost of knowing them is low.
If you have liver disease, ask first. If you do not, learn the signs, take the label dose and keep a short log.
