About This Product
Green Foods Matcha is a protein category product, despite its primary ingredient being Matcha Green Tea at 1000mg, alongside 8 other ingredients. The product includes L-Theanine at 20mg, which is considered underdosed compared to typical clinical applications for cognitive effects, and Theine at 25mg. With an N+ Score of 57 and a grade of F, its ingredient adequacy is rated at 0%, though formula completeness is 67% and label transparency is 100%. This product might be suitable for those looking for a general matcha powder with some added amino acids, but it may not deliver significant clinical benefits from its specific compounds.
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
Ingredient Analysis (9 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17.000 Calorie(s) | N/A |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| Protein | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| L-Theanine | 20.000 mg | Under |
| Theine | 25.000 mg | N/A |
| Total Amino Acids | 16.000 mg | N/A |
| Total Catechins | 179.000 mg | N/A |
| Matcha Green Tea | 1000.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.