Green Tea Extract (EGCG) per Oxidative Stress & Neuroinflammation
C Evidenze Evidenza limitata da studi di piccole dimensioni, ma esistono alcuni segnali positivi.Research suggests EGCG inhibits beta-amyloid aggregation and provides antioxidant neuroprotection. Strong epidemiological data links regular green tea consumption to reduced cognitive decline risk.
In sintesi
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
Popolazione: older adults and individuals with neurodegenerative disorders
Popolazione: Children with autism spectrum disorder
Popolazione: Alzheimer's disease (review with in silico)
Popolazione: None
Popolazione: Rat model
Popolazione: Aging brain and NDD models (review)
Key Statistics
10
Studi
800
Partecipanti
Positive
Grado
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosaggi di uso comune
- general:
- 250-500 mg/day EGCG
- viatea:
- 3-5 cups/day
Limite massimo: 800 mg/day EGCG from supplements (hepatotoxicity risk above)
Dosaggi studiati nella ricerca
| Dosaggio | Durata | Effetto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | 5 weeks | Positive | -- |
| Various phytochemicals | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 8 weeks | Positive | -- |
Momento migliore per l'assunzione: Between meals; avoid on empty stomach
Safety & Side Effects
Effetti collaterali segnalati
- ⚠ Liver toxicity at high doses (>800 mg EGCG/day)
- ⚠ Insomnia (caffeine content)
- ⚠ Gastrointestinal discomfort
- ⚠ Iron absorption reduction
Interazioni note
- ● Iron supplements (tannins reduce absorption)
- ● Nadolol (reduces blood levels)
- ● Blood thinners (mild antiplatelet effect)
- ● MAO inhibitors (caffeine interaction)
Livello di assunzione massimo tollerabile: 800 mg/day EGCG from supplements (hepatotoxicity risk above)
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Related Evidence
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References
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