Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a diester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid, is a polyphenol dietary supplement that is purported to have benefits to human immune function. (Catechins such as EGCG ...

A new study out of Japan has found that regularly consuming this beverage can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia — as well as prevent cancer and heart disease.

Green tea, for example, is particularly rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a powerful antioxidant that supports cell health and may slow aging. Black teas, on the other hand, ...

The most abundant and powerful catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer (1, 2, 4).

Drinking green tea is associated with many health benefits, including increased fat oxidation. We tested the hypothesis that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the main green tea catechin ...

Scientists are especially interested in one particular catechin: epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. The benefits shown in some studies may be hard for you to duplicate. Some study subjects drank ...

Unraveling molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate by proteomic investigations, Tea in Health and Disease Prevention, (513-527), (2025 ...

Green tea contains polyphenols and six different types of catechins, with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG) having the most potency. These compounds have antioxidant ...

Green Tea May Fight Allergies Date: September 19, 2002 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Allergy sufferers may want to add green tea to their sniffle-fighting arsenal.

A new study involving mice, suggests that EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), the most abundant catechin and biologically active component in green tea, could alleviate high-fat and high-fructose ...

Many of us drink green tea for its wonderful health benefits, including proven antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-aging and anti-cancer properties. Now, researchers in Singapore have taken its ...