EGCG Articles

EGCG Articles:

Green Tea Flavonoids Protect Arteries

High quality green tea extracts are standardized for their powerful polyphenol flavonoids known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). An investigation into the molecular activity of this antioxidant compound found that it is highly protective to the endothelial cells lining the inside of arteries.

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Green Tea Extract Helps Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

The Mayo Clinic has just completed a phase II clinical trial that proves that the biologically active extract of green tea (epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG) slows down cancer in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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Green Tea and Quercetin Prevent Telomere Loss from Cardio Stress

Green tea polyphenols (EGCG) and quercetin have demonstrated the ability to extend the lifespan of heart cells when the heart is placed under considerable distress. In addition to lowering free radical damage and improving the function of antioxidant enzymes within the heart, these nutrients were shows to preserve telomeres and reduce heart cell death.

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Green Tea as a Potent Weight Loss Nutrient

The scientific community now widely accepts that green tea is a powerful tool to improve metabolism in a way that is supportive of weight loss. Numerous human studies over the past decade have proved the point. I have reviewed these in two earlier articles, The Effects of Green Tea on Weight Management and Green Tea Extract Supports Weight Loss. Scientists are continuing to unravel exactly how green tea works its magic and several new studies shows that it activates genes associated with fat burning while also helping to reduce absorption of fat from the digestive tract.

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