Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a type of plant compound called a catechin. Catechins are part of a larger group of plant compounds (polyphenols) associated with health benefits. EGCG has the ...
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System suggests that a compound in green tea may provide therapeutic benefits to people with rheumatoid arthritis. A new study from the University of ...
Polyphenols found in tea manifest anti-cancer effects, but their use is limited by poor bioavailability and disagreeable taste. A new study finds that when epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major ...
Green tea is the top choice for dietitians promoting a longer life. This popular beverage fights cell damage with powerful ...
Green tea is packed with antioxidants. It’s particularly high in epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a type of antioxidant known as a polyphenol. “Green tea’s antioxidants, especially EGCG, support ...
Green and black tea have similar health benefits, such as boosting alertness and protecting heart and brain health. Both are high in antioxidants but differ in their components. One isn’t necessarily ...
Liver fibrosis is a histological hallmark of liver injury. It is characterized by the excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, including collagen 1. Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) ...