Is NOW EGCg Green Tea Extract - 400 mg safe while breastfeeding?

Grade A. 2 Safe, 1 Caution, 0 Avoid. No major safety flags.

Clarity Product Analysis

NOW

EGCg Green Tea Extract - 400 mg

Name: EGCg Green Tea Extract - 400 mg
Brand: NOW

All clear3 of 8 ingredients checked · 2 safe · 1 caution · 0 avoid

1 ingredient(s) rated Caution

3Checked

AGrade

2Safe

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Verdict	Evidence	Notes
Caffeine	Caution	Gold	Caffeine should be consumed in moderation during lactation as it can affect the infant's sleep pa.... Histamine: Medium
Epigallocatechin Gallate	Not in DB
Green Tea Leaf Extract	Not in DB
Green Tea, Decaffeinated	Not in DB
Hypromellose	Not in DB
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Not in DB
Silicon Dioxide	Safe	Gold
Stearic Acid	Safe	Bronze	Natural fatty acid.

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 3 of 8 ingredients verified against 1,595 evidence-graded entries. Last verified: April 2026. Database version 4.2. Check this product live →

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This product contains no Avoid-rated ingredients. Caution items indicate areas to monitor.

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Product analysis by Clarity (Health AI). Based on published evidence for breastfeeding, pregnancy, and general safety. Not medical advice. Formulations may change; verify current ingredients on the label.

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