Food Inhibits the Oral Bioavailability of the Major Green Tea Antioxidant Epigallocatechin Gallate in Humans
The bioavailability of the most abundant and most active green tea antioxidant, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) remains uncertain. Therefore, the systemic absorption of EGCG was tested in healthy fasted humans. It was administered as capsules with water or with a light breakfast, or when incorporat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/4/2/373 |