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- Black tea leaves also contain epigallocatechin gallate but in much lower
quantities, WHY?
-That's because black tea leaves are fermented, during which catechins are
oxidized to darker coloured molecules (Phlobaphene).
Action of Epigallocatechin gallate:
- It possess the most potent antioxidant activity of catechins (antioxidant).
- A number of chronic disease have been associated with free radical damage,
including cancer, arteriosclerosis
- Epigallocatechin gallate may be effective in promoting fat oxidation and
lowering body weight.
Health Benefits of Polyphenols
Anti- Anti-
histami oxidant
nic. Anti-
tumor
Cholester Polyphenols Anti-
ol hyperte
lowering nsive
effect
Anti- Hepato Hypo-
virus - glycemi
protect c
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