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Monday, April 15, 2024

Tea and EGCG

 People sometimes wonder why NeoLife developed a tea product. The EGCG compound is tea has been heavily researched an shown to protect neurons including those in the brain. It also helps prevent cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease and protects against developing diabetes. Tea drinking is a habit with a benefit while so many nutritional habits do more damage than good.

The referenced article concludes: "Tea polyphenols, especially EGCG has been the focus of research owing to it multiple protective effects against cancer and other diseases such as diabetes, neurological and cardiovascular diseases. Large amount of epidemiological and clinical studies have indicated that supplementation of green tea has significant protective effects against chronic diseases."


Reference:


Khan, Naghma, et al., Tea Polyphenols in the Promotion of Human Health, Nutrients, Nutrients 2019, 11, 39; doi:10.3390/nu11010039.


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