EGCG

Epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG)

Biological effects:

EGCG is the major component of the polyphenolic fraction of green tea. It make up about 10-50% of the total green tea catechins includeing epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate(ECG), epicatechin(EC), gallocatechin gallate (GCG), catechin are major catechin of green tea catechin.

Many studies indicate EGCG play a role as,protect aganist free-radical DNA damage;protect aganist the effects of ionizing radiation and ultraviolet radiation;inhibit lipid peroxidation, decrease serum cholesterol levels, LDL, VLDL and triglycerides;interfere with the binding of cancer-causing agents to cellular DNA, help to neutralize dietary carcinogens;work with enzymes and other antioxidants in the intestine, liver and lungs to prevent the activation of certain carcinogens before they damage DNA;as a free radicals scavenger, combat the effects of pollution, sunlight and smoking, help skin from wrinkling and aging;

Safety:

Green tea consumption of as much as 20 cups per day has not been assoiated with any significant side effects. Acute studies reported the oral LD50 of EGCG in mice was 2170mg/kg bw.

SPECIFICATION

Appearance          light yellow or yellow brown  powder

Moisture                     <5.0%
Arsenide                     <1ppm
Heavy Metal                  < 10ppm

Purity                       >70%/60%/50%/45%/40% by HPLC

We can supply EGCG,the specification of this product is purity>70%,60%/50%/45%/40% by HPLC.