Green Tea Extract (EGCG) para Oxidative Stress & Neuroinflammation
C Evidencia Evidencia limitada de estudios pequeños, pero existen algunas señales positivas.Research suggests EGCG inhibits beta-amyloid aggregation and provides antioxidant neuroprotection. Strong epidemiological data links regular green tea consumption to reduced cognitive decline risk.
Conclusión
Research suggests EGCG inhibits beta-amyloid aggregation and provides antioxidant neuroprotection. Strong epidemiological data links regular green tea consumption to reduced cognitive decline risk.
Key Study Findings
Población: older adults and individuals with neurodegenerative disorders
Población: Children with autism spectrum disorder
Población: Alzheimer's disease (review with in silico)
Población: None
Población: Rat model
Población: Aging brain and NDD models (review)
Key Statistics
10
Estudios
800
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 250-500 mg/day EGCG
- viatea:
- 3-5 cups/day
Límite superior: 800 mg/day EGCG from supplements (hepatotoxicity risk above)
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | 5 weeks | Positive | -- |
| Various phytochemicals | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 8 weeks | Positive | -- |
Mejor momento para tomar: Between meals; avoid on empty stomach
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Liver toxicity at high doses (>800 mg EGCG/day)
- ⚠ Insomnia (caffeine content)
- ⚠ Gastrointestinal discomfort
- ⚠ Iron absorption reduction
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Iron supplements (tannins reduce absorption)
- ● Nadolol (reduces blood levels)
- ● Blood thinners (mild antiplatelet effect)
- ● MAO inhibitors (caffeine interaction)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: 800 mg/day EGCG from supplements (hepatotoxicity risk above)
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Related Evidence
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References
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