Is green tea extract harmful to the liver? Can I take it with Fully Charged?
Green tea extract in itself is not harmful to the liver. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), an intake of more than 800 mg of EGCG (the main catechin in green tea) a day may pose a risk. One serving of Fully Charged contains 100 mg of green tea extract, which is about 50 mg of EGCG – well below that limit. In our view, refined sugars, too much salt and processed vegetable oils are a far bigger burden on the liver.
What do you recommend after a bone fracture and for bone health?
After a fracture, managing your recovery is your doctor’s job – food supplements do not cure anything. As part of a balanced diet, these are the products we recommend if you look after your bone health:
1) Premium Insurance Caps – the vitamin D, magnesium and zinc it contains contribute to the maintenance of normal bones, and calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones. Suggested dose: 2 capsules 2–3 times a day.
2) Essential Mg – magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Hammer Nutrition expert Steve Born wrote a whole article on why he considers magnesium one of the most important minerals for your bones: Magnesium: The most important mineral. Suggested dose: 2 capsules in the morning, 1 at lunch or in the early afternoon, 1–2 before bed.
3) EnDuro D – vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus and to the maintenance of normal bones; vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Suggested dose: 1 softgel a day; during bone-building periods, 2 softgels a day.
4) Boron – boron is a frequent topic of research on bone metabolism, which is why it is also part of the Bone Health Kit. Suggested dose: the same number as of EnDuro D.
5) Whey Protein – protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones; roughly half of bone volume is a protein framework in which mineral crystals are embedded. Suggested dose: 1 serving in water before bed and, if you like, another ½–1 serving in a fruit smoothie during the day.
6) Tissue Rejuvenator – our most popular formula when it comes to joints and connective tissues. Suggested dose: 2 capsules twice a day.
7) LSA Caps – like Premium Insurance Caps, it contains selenium; selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Suggested dose: 4–6 Premium Insurance Caps (57–86 µg selenium) and 4 LSA Caps (100 µg selenium) a day.
Who should not take it?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, have liver disease, are taking medication or have a known medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Do not use if you are sensitive to mushrooms or to plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae, e.g. milk thistle, artichoke).
Is it vegan and gluten-free?
Yes: vegan, gluten-free, no added sugar. The capsule shell is plant cellulose, and the fillers are rice hull and rice extract.
Are Hammer Nutrition supplements tested by an independent laboratory?
Yes. Our supplements are made in accordance with US dietary supplement manufacturing regulations (21 CFR 111): every raw material used is tested for purity, potency, identity and integrity, and checked at every stage of production – blending, encapsulation, packaging materials and finished product – before it is released for sale.
What does MFG on the packaging mean?
MFG is the date of manufacture. The product keeps its quality for 4 years from the date of manufacture if you store it in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and excessive heat. After opening, always close the cap tightly and use within 6 months.
