Natural products have been a bedrock for drug discovery for decades.(−)-Epigallocatechin-3-
gallate (EGCG) is one of the widely studied natural polyphenolic compounds derived from …

The safety of green tea infusions and green tea extract (GTE)-based products is reviewed
regarding catechins. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG), the major catechin present in green …

Abstract The EFSA ANS Panel was asked to provide a scientific opinion on the safety of
green tea catechins from dietary sources including preparations such as food supplements …

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has become a popular disease-preventive supplement
worldwide because it may aid in slowing down the onset of age-related diseases such as …

Oxidative stress and inflammatory responses sustained for a long period of time cause many
diseases. A proinflammatory cytokine, tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), plays a pivotal role in …

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is a popular herbal plant with abundant health benefits, and
thus, it has been used as a potent antioxidant for a long time. Based on the available …

(+)-Catechin (C) and (−)-epicatechin (EC), as the basic monomer units of flavanols, can be
widely found in natural products or medicinal herbs. Recent pharmacological studies have …

The consumption of green tea has long been associated with a reduced risk of cancer
development.(−)-Epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) or (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) are …

The cancer preventive action of (−)‐epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), found in green tea, is
strongly supported by epidemiology and laboratory research data. However, the mechanism …

In an era where humanity is reinstating its lost hope and expectation on natural products,
green tea occupies quite a position for what it has proven to be, in its endeavors for human …