Food Inhibits the Oral Bioavailability of the Major Green Tea Antioxidant Epigallocatechin Gallate in Humans

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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Main Authors: Nenad Naumovski, Barbara L. Blades, Paul D. Roach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
EGCG
systemic absorption
green tea catechins
functional foods
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/4/2/373

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