Polyphenols(in 212 products)
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Functions:
1. Antioxidant - Reduces oxidation to prevent the formation of free radicals which may be harmful to health.
2. Biologics - Biological components such as amino acids and its derivatives which modifies certain functions
3. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
4. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.
Epigallocatechin Gallate is a phenolic antioxidant found in a number of plants such as green and black tea. It inhibits cellular oxidation and prevents free radical damage to cells. It is under study as a potential cancer chemopreventive agent. (NCI)
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/65064
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Brain Diseases (PubMed ID:22223486)
2. Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (PubMed ID:18336807)
3. Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury (PubMed ID:19370779)
4. Chromosome Breakage (PubMed ID:12805248)
5. Colonic Neoplasms (PubMed ID:16293270)
6. Fatty Liver, Alcoholic (PubMed ID:24498295)
7. Hypercholesterolemia (PubMed ID:18823963)
8. Hyperlipidemias (PubMed ID:18823963)
9. Hypertriglyceridemia (PubMed ID:18823963)
10. Inflammation (PubMed ID:16366677)
11. Kidney Diseases (PubMed ID:17132217)
12. Leukemia (PubMed ID:24021570)
13. Liver Cirrhosis (PubMed ID:24511000)
14. Liver Diseases (PubMed ID:16698588)
15. Liver Neoplasms, Experimental (PubMed ID:24511000)
16. Mouth Neoplasms (PubMed ID:18336807)
17. Osteoporosis (PubMed ID:20069278)
18. Precancerous Conditions (PubMed ID:24511000)
19. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (PubMed ID:17997062)
20. Weight Gain (PubMed ID:22715380)
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