Green tea extract, in particular, can come in capsule form and has the polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which increases overall fat loss
They found that there were reduced glutamic acid levels (which is necessary for glutathione synthesis) in the serum of lipedema patients, and that there was a trend of reduced glutamic acid/glutathione ratios, indicating increased oxidative stress (Straub et al., 2025)
The mechanism involves complementary pathways
For context on timelines with similar compounds, see our guide on semaglutide appetite suppression timelines
Community protocols describe swirling gently (not shaking), followed by refrigeration at 28C
Maintenance dosing schedules: Weekly injections for the first few months Bi-weekly or monthly injections after that Adjusting Frequency Based on Clinical Response The B12 injection schedule might need to change based on how well the treatment works