SAFE
Catechins
Tea polyphenols (catechin family)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Specialty Bioactives
PubMed Studies
182
PubChem CID
About
Family of flavan-3-ol polyphenols from green tea including EGCG, EGC, ECG, and EC. Less concentrated than isolated EGCG. Antioxidant, cardiovascular, and anticancer properties studied.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
At mixed catechin supplement doses: generally better tolerated than high-dose isolated EGCG. Iron chelation — take separately from iron supplements. Antiplatelet effect. Caffeine may be present in impure extracts. See EGCG for high-dose concerns.
🏷️ Other Names
Tea polyphenols (catechin family)