neuroprotectiveEVIDENCEAUSOTC
EGCG (Green Tea)
aka Epigallocatechin gallate
Most abundant catechin in green tea. Antioxidant, mild ACh esterase inhibitor, and metabolic enhancer.
Dose range200–500mg
Half-life—h
Onset—min
Safety4/5high evidence base
Mechanism of action
Powerful antioxidant. Inhibits COMT (preserving catecholamines). Mild ACh esterase inhibitor.
Benefits
Cardiovascular health
EVIDENCEAMultiple meta-analyses.
Metabolic rate / fat oxidation
EVIDENCEBMultiple RCTs.
Side effects
- Liver toxicity (very high doses)raresevere
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