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EGCG in the body: catechins, metabolism, and liver safety
How epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) passes through the gut and changes in the body, how tea differs from extracts, and why laboratory mechanisms do not equate to clinical benefits. We analyze studies on energy expenditure, weight, lipids, glucose, oncology, and neurology with doses and effect sizes. We provide detailed information on liver injury, drug interactions, and the boundaries of independent use.