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EPIGALLOCATECHIN
Epigallocatechin
Possibly Consumable Substances, Important Natural Compounds, Substances of Biological Interest
active profile
Definition
Widespread in plants; broad beans are an esp. good source; present in green and black tea. Potential nutriceutical
Epigallocatechin Health Effects
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Aldose reductase inhibitor
Anti acne
Anti amebic
Anti bacterial
Anti carcinogenic
Anti caries
Anti giardial
Anti streptococcic
Catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitor
Neuroprotective
Peroxynitrite scavenger
Pesticide
Protisticide