What is EGCG? Epigallocatechin-3- gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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What is EGCG? Epigallocatechin-3- gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol found in green tea EGCG is a powerful antioxidant that activates FOXO3a, a protein associated with longevity that turns on important oxidative defense enzymes Animal Cell with

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What is EGCG?

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Epigallocatechin-3- gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol found in green tea

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EGCG is a powerful antioxidant that activates FOXO3a, a protein associated with longevity that turns on important oxidative defense enzymes

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EGCG improves the function of cellular engines known as mitochondria and has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties

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EGCG improves insulin sensitivity and has many anti-diabetic properties

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EGCG has neuroprotective properties

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EGCG crosses the blood brain barrier and protects against vascular dysfunction and neurodegeneration

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