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 ...

To investigate the effects of (−)epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the main polyphenol in green tea, on cell growth, cell cycle and phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB (pNF-κB) expression in ...

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 ...

The paper is titled, “Determination of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate octaacetate and its metabolites in plasma of rats for pharmacokinetic study by ultra-performance-liquid-chromatography ...

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 ...

The epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea may prevent hair loss by inhibiting the activity of hormones that induce hair loss and promoting hair regrowth by stimulating hair follicles.

Background: Green tea is one of the most popular beverages it contains many catechins such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) inhibits cancer growth. The aim of this study was to elucidate the ...

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Green tea that contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been shown to be effective against Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). HSV-1 and HSV-2 virions when exposed to EGCG were destroyed.

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN There are many reasons to look for coffee alternatives for your daily energy boost. Coffee may make you feel a little too "jittery" or irritate your stomach, ...